Tender

Invitation to Tender for Marquee Hire - Chorley Flower Show

CHORLEY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

Chorley Council has issued an invitation to tender for marquee hire services for the Chorley Flower Show, scheduled to take place from 31st July to 2nd August 2026 at Astley Park, Chorley. This tender, tagged as "ocds-h6vhtk-06048a", requires the setup of marquees by 20th July 2026 and dismantling from 4th August 2026. The contract extends over three years, covering the shows in 2026, 2027, and 2028, subject to annual reviews. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition method. The contract is valued at £180,000, with the tender period ending on 13th February 2026. Interested parties must address enquiries by 30th January 2026 and can find more information under reference DN802810 on The Chest portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event services and marquee provision. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises due to its open competition nature and below-threshold criteria. With a focus on price and quality alongside social value considerations, companies that can offer competitive pricing while maintaining high standards of service and social responsibility stand to benefit. The multi-year nature of the contract offers stable business growth potential for suitable vendors committed to a lasting partnership with Chorley Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Marquee Hire - Chorley Flower Show

Notice Description

The Chorley Flower Show will take place between 31st July and 2nd August 2026 in Astley Park, Chorley. The marquees will need to be set up by Monday 20th July 2026 and derig can take place from Tuesday 4th August 2026. This contract will be expected to run for a term of 3 years and will cover the flower shows that takes place in 2026, 2027 and 2028. The contract will be reviewed annually, and should it be determined that the event is no longer viable before the end of the 3-year period the contract will be terminated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06048a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002613-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 4 Aug 2028 2-3 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
CHORLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@chorley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR7 1AL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire

Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Further Information

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