Tender

Marquee Framework (Graduation & Large Events)

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 13:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University is in the tender stage of its procurement process for a framework agreement concerning marquees and associated equipment hire, primarily for graduation and large events. This tender, identified by the ID 'CU.1578.AR,' falls under the services category, specifically targeting event services, and is open to suppliers across the UK. The process follows an open procedure under UK devolved Welsh regulations. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 19th December 2025, a tender submission deadline of 6th January 2026, and an anticipated award decision by 26th January 2026. The university has set a contract period from 6th February 2026 to 5th February 2028, with the potential for renewal up to February 2030.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its suitability criteria. The framework seeks to appoint a single supplier, providing a substantial two-year contract valued at £600,000, with a gross value of £720,000. Businesses specialising in marquee provision and event services that can deliver high-quality outputs at competitive prices will be well-placed to tender. This opportunity enables businesses to partner with a prestigious educational institution, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their footprint in the UK's event services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marquee Framework (Graduation & Large Events)

Notice Description

The aim of this procurement is to establish a single supplier framework for Marquee and associated equipment hire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebf1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078486-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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