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Graduation 2026 - Temporary Seating

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of temporary tiered and ground floor seating for the Graduation 2026 ceremony at its Norwich Research Park location. This procurement, under the industry category of auditorium construction and seating, employed a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The process reached the award stage, with Steeldeck Rentals Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 14 April 2026, with the service delivery scheduled from 10 July to 18 July 2026 at the UKH15 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in seating solutions and auditorium construction to demonstrate their bespoke capabilities and grow their portfolios. Companies that provide services such as auditorium seating installations and stage deck supplies can leverage similar opportunities in the public sector. Given the direct and non-competitive procurement method used, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find relatable opportunities involving specific niche services like those offered by Steeldeck Rentals Ltd, thereby enhancing their visibility and involvement in public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graduation 2026 - Temporary Seating

Notice Description

Steeldeck to supply tiered and ground floor guest seating and a control area for the ceremony hall. This is in relation to graduation 2026. Steeldeck Rentals Ltd provide bespoke stage decks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036756-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts

45212321 - Auditorium construction work

51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,672 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Steeldeck Rentals Ltd

Further Information

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