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UEA Graduation - Generators, Power Distribution & Crew

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the provision of generators, power distribution, and crew for University of East Anglia's (UEA) graduation events has reached the award stage. Located in Norwich, UK, UEA conducted this procurement under their sub-central government classification. The contract, titled "UEA Graduation - Generators, Power Distribution & Crew," pertains to services within the event management industry, specifically covering installation services of generators and event services, and is situated in Norfolk (UKH15 region). The contract was awarded on 26th February 2026, and spans from 1st March 2026 to 31st July 2027, with a gross value of £120,000. The procurement method was below the threshold, yet details on the exact method remain unspecified.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in services related to event management, particularly those that specialise in power distribution and equipment provision for large-scale events such as graduations. Pearce Sound & Lighting Limited, a small-to-medium enterprise (SME) located in Peterborough, has been named as the supplier, demonstrating the potential for SMEs to secure contracts with substantial value. Companies with expertise in installation and event services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar procurement contracts, offering growth opportunities through partnerships with prestigious institutions like the University of East Anglia.

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Notice Title

UEA Graduation - Generators, Power Distribution & Crew

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of generators, power distribution and crew for UEA graduation events in 2026 & 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017490-2026
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

51 - Installation services (except software)

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


CPV Codes

51111200 - Installation services of generators

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 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

PEARCE SOUND & LIGHTING

Further Information

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