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Big Bang Fair 2026

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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02 Jun 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited successfully completed the procurement process for the "Big Bang Fair 2026," focusing on exhibition stand services and promotional services within the industry category of services. This procurement process, conducted through a direct award method below the threshold without competition, reached the contract award stage and involved the supplier EngineeringUK. The event will take place in the United Kingdom, with significant locations in Birmingham and London, and the contract was signed on 15 May 2026. The contract period spanned from 15 May 2026 to 11 June 2026, with a gross contract value of £32,400.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in exhibition and promotional services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality exhibition stands and related promotional activities. Organisations specialising in events, exhibitions, and marketing services can explore similar opportunities to collaborate with central government bodies such as National Highways Limited. Large-scale service providers, akin to EngineeringUK, may find this contract an attractive reference point for pursuing future projects that fall under direct procurement processes in the central government sector.

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Notice Title

Big Bang Fair 2026

Notice Description

Exhibition stand and attendance at the Big Bang Fair 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051990-2026
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
Large

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

39154100 - Exhibition stands

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 11 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENGINEERINGUK

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