This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 06:59

PlanningUpdate

25 Mar 2026 at 09:20

PlanningUpdate

13 Mar 2026 at 08:45

Planning

11 Mar 2026 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Hull City Council involves the hiring of event infrastructure, marquees, and equipment service solutions, with a contract title of "Hire of Event Infrastructure, Marquees & Equipment Service Solutions". It falls under the services industry category with procurement method as an open procedure. This opportunity is specifically located in the United Kingdom, covering delivery throughout the UK region. The tender phase is currently active, with submissions due by 6th July 2026 at 11:00 AM. The anticipated contract will commence on 11th September 2026 and conclude by 10th September 2029, with an optional one-year extension. The estimated annual value is £210,000, while the gross estimated contract value totals £756,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in event services and related infrastructure provision. Suitable contenders might include companies specialising in event planning, marquee hire, or equipment supply and installation. With a notable £756,000 contract value and the potential for extension, it provides a substantial revenue opportunity for suppliers capable of meeting Hull City Council’s quality criteria such as contract management, flexibility, and risk management. This process encourages SME and VCSE participation, highlighting a variety of business growth possibilities within the public sector procurement space.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Hire of Event Infrastructure, Marquees & Equipment Service Solutions

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to supply Event Infrastructure, Marquees & Equipment Service Solutions. The tender is an open procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 11 September 2026 ending by 10 September 2029 with an option to extend for a period of 1 year. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be PS210,000 per annum. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Planning Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066768
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054032-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Sep 2026 - 10 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

Notice Status

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

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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