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UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2026 - Exhibition Build

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Knowledge Transfer Network Limited, trading as Innovate UK Business Connect, is procuring exhibition design and build services for the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2026. The work will create an in-person exhibition at the Business Design Centre in London, for an audience of around 2,500. The appointed supplier will design, manufacture, print and install four exhibition stand types, provide floorplan CAD design and on-site marking out, install the stands to the agreed plan, and derig the show floor. The expected stand mix is 15 Bronze, 47 Silver, 30 Gold and 25 Platinum spaces, with designs ranging from 1x2m to 4x4m. The venue provides the specified electrical supplies. The procurement covers exhibition equipment and associated services, including works.

The buyer has reached the tender stage and invited offers through an open procedure, with submissions by email. This is a single-lot procurement. The enquiry deadline was 9 August 2026 at 23:59, and the tender submission deadline is 26 August 2026 at 17:00. The planned award decision date is 4 September 2026 at 23:59. The contract period runs from 1 October to 10 November 2026, covering event preparation and delivery; construction is scheduled for 5 November from 08:00 to 15:00 and breakdown for 6 November from 17:00 to 22:00. The estimated value is £128,000 excluding VAT, or £160,000 including VAT. The contract is above threshold, and the award basis is best quality for best price.

This opportunity suits an SME exhibition design and build company able to manage a substantial multi-stand event from concept through removal. The supplier must accommodate up to three design changes for each of four stand types, manufacture the structures, print and install exhibitor artwork, and support exhibitors through artwork specifications and an online drop-in meeting. Capability is also required in CAD floorplanning, event-day setting out, installation and derigging. The buyer seeks experience of similar-sized design and build contracts, confirmed availability and the capacity to meet the required timetable. Materials should demonstrate net-zero and sustainability best practice, with reuse or recycling considered. Stands must meet health and safety, equality, accessibility and fire-retardancy requirements, while ownership and copyright will transfer to the buyer.

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Notice Title

UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2026 - Exhibition Build

Notice Description

Description Innovate UK Business Connect is part of Innovate UK, the UK's innovation agency. We are running the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2026 on 6 November 2026 at Business Design Centre, London. The event provides a platform for organisations to exhibit to an in-person audience of around 2,500. We have contracted the venue on a space only basis and will be providing four types of stands to organisations. Bronze 1x2m floor space * 1m wide branded back wall design * Back wall 2.25m high x 1m wide * 1 x 500w socket * Silver 2x2m floor space *1m wide illuminated branded lightbox with a branded counter * Back wall 2.34m high x 1.17m wide * Branded counter stand: 810cm x 443cm, 950cm tall * 1 x 500w socket* Gold 3x2m floor space * 2m wide illuminated branded lightbox with branded counter * Back wall 2.34m high x 2.92m wide * Branded counter stand: 810cm x 443cm and 950cm tall * 1 x 500w socket* Platinum 4x4m floor space * 4m back wall which includes 2m wide illuminated branded lightbox, with fully branded fabric walls either side, 2 x shelves and 1 x branded counter * Back wall: 2.97m high x 4m wide * Counter stand: 810cm x 443cm and 950cm tall * 1x twin 500w electric socket* *Note all electrics will be provided by the venue. However, each stand should be able to support the requirements listed. Build: 08:00-15:00, 5 November 2026 Breakdown: 17:00-22:00, 6 November 2026 Requirements We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified exhibition design company to design, manufacture, plan the floor, install and derig the exhibition stands based on the spec outlined above. We expect to provide 15 x Bronze, 47 x Silver, 30 x Gold and 25 x Platinum space only/lightbox designs. Please cost on that basis but be aware that those numbers may alter. Note all electrics will be provided by the venue. However, each stand should be able to support the requirements listed. Please provide a quotation including the following elements: * Design and manufacture of four x exhibition stand types. Please allow for a process of up to three design changes before we sign off. * Print and install all stand artwork. The exhibitor to supply the design directly to the supplier. Supplier should provide the full artwork specification and be available to attend an exhibitor drop-in online meeting to answer any artwork/ general questions in advance of the print deadline. * Manufacture of stands based on the numbers above. The materials selected should demonstrate best practice in net zero and sustainability and consider reuse or recycling. The structures must be compliant with relevant statutory and non-statutory requirements e.g. Health & Safety regulations, Equality Act legislation, be constructed of fire-retardant materials and follow best practice procedures. * Floorplan CAD design - please cost for 10 x versions and provide the cost per hour thereafter. * On the day floorplan mark out. * Installation of stands to agreed floorplan. * Derig of show floor. All rights (including ownership and copyright) will pass to Knowledge Transfer Network trading as Innovate UK Business Connect on completion of this project. Please apply to jessica.dobbyne@iukbc.org.uk with a quote for this work. Please quote to be able to complete the job within the allotted time. Please include your company details, experience of similar sized design and build contracts, confirmation of availability for the project, suggestions of materials to ensure we adhere to Net Zero best practice, accessibility considerations and a timeline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d488
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074448-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

39154000 - Exhibition equipment

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£128,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£128,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 10 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 0QH
Postcode Area
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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