Planning

Market Engagement - Events Equipment

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

13 Mar 2026 at 08:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Mar 2026 at 15:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of events equipment and installation services. This tender involves the re-procurement of items such as barriers, blocks, fences, marquees, furniture, and other associated equipment in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of Hull (UKE11). The procurement process is being initiated with a market engagement event, scheduled to take place virtually via MS Teams on 1 April 2026 from 3pm to 4pm. Interested parties must register by emailing the procurement team or through Yortender, with the subject header “Events Equipment Marketing Engagement.” The contract period is expected to commence on 1 August 2026 and end on 31 July 2029, with the possibility of renewal until July 2030. The gross value of the contract is estimated at £720,000.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses within the events services industry. It is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the suitability classifications outlined for this tender. The contract encompasses comprehensive service requirements, offering a stable business opportunity over multiple years with the potential for contract renewal. Firms equipped with capabilities in logistics, equipment provision, and event management could find substantial competitive advantage in this tender process, allowing them to expand their operations and secure long-term supply agreements within a growing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - Events Equipment

Notice Description

Hull City Council are carrying out a market engagement exercise in relation to the re-procurement of the hire of events equipment and installation services including barriers, blocks, fences, marquees, furniture and other equipment. The market engagement event will be held to provide information on the procurement exercise and project requirements and aims. The event is being held virtually via MS Teams on 1 April 2026 between 3pm-4pm. To book your place please email - procurementteam@hullcc.gov.uk or reply via the messaging portal within Yortender. Please include the subject header- Events Equipment Marketing Engagement and confirm the email address to send the Teams invite to.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103565&TID=100108758&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066768
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022660-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Further Information

Notice Documents

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