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Graduation - Rigging and Draping

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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25 Feb 2026 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by the University of East Anglia pertains to a contract award for rigging and draping services during graduation events scheduled in 2026 and 2027. Located at Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom, the buyer operates as a sub-central government authority, focusing on public procurement within the UKH15 region. This contract, identified under the code PURCON5083, has advanced to the Award stage and was concluded on 25th February 2026, with the contract period starting immediately afterwards on 26th February 2026 and extending to 31st July 2027. The contract, valued at £186,895 GBP, falls under the services category within the events industry and employs a procurement method described as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating smaller-scale procurement activities suitable for SMEs and similar entities.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for SMEs specialising in event services, particularly those offering rigging and draping solutions within the UKH15 region. With a focus on graduation events at a major educational institution, businesses like Outback Rigging Ltd, already awarded the contract, illustrate the competitive potential for similarly skilled service providers. Firms with expertise in drapes and event services, as classified under the CPV codes 39515200 and 79952000, can benefit by aligning their capabilities with the specific requirements of the University of East Anglia, thereby gaining access to substantial public sector event contracts and fostering long-term collaborative relationships with academic entities.

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Notice Title

Graduation - Rigging and Draping

Notice Description

Rigging and Draping services for UEA graduation events 2026 and 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ba4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016727-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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


CPV Codes

39515200 - Drapes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,895 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OUTBACK RIGGING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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