Award

Award of Marquee for Royal Highland Show 2026, Ingliston

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

20 Apr 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting through the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate, has awarded a contract to ARC Marquees Ltd for the hire of a marquee at the Royal Highland Show 2026 in Ingliston. Addressed in Glasgow, the tender's procurement process has reached the award stage with a contract valued at £22,811.20. Intended between 15 and 22 June 2026, this procurement falls under the services industry category with specific classification in tents. ARC Marquees Ltd, located in Perth, will supply the marquee, highlighting the conclusion of the award phase in this public procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in event management and marquee hire services, particularly those with expertise in accommodating large-scale public events. Companies speacialising in temporary structure provision and those well-established in logistical coordination would find this contract beneficial for growth. By maintaining a strong presence in the Scottish market, businesses can expand their offerings and engage with prestigious projects such as the Royal Highland Show, enhancing their portfolio and increasing visibility in the services sector.

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Notice Title

Award of Marquee for Royal Highland Show 2026, Ingliston

Notice Description

Hire of a Marquee for Royal Highland Show 2026, Ingliston, between Monday 15 June 2026 and Monday 22nd June.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825235
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554226
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39522530 - Tents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,811 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

FIFE COUNCIL

MORAY COUNCIL

NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

ABACUS CREATIVE RESOURCES

ALBION ENVIRONMENTAL

ARC MARQUEES

BARNARDO'S

BLUE TRIANGLE

GIBB & BEVERIDGE ENGINEERING AGENCIES

HEALTH IS ONE

ICECREAM ARCHITECTURE ICE CREAM

MGM TIMBER

RICHARD IRVIN FM

TAYLOR AND FRASER

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