--- title: "Innovate UK KTN - exhibition stand design and build" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00e3446b-8d82-463d-b7a7-0bb11c073f01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00e3446b-8d82-463d-b7a7-0bb11c073f01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00e3446b-8d82-463d-b7a7-0bb11c073f01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00e3446b-8d82-463d-b7a7-0bb11c073f01.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED" published: "2023-03-06" --- # Innovate UK KTN - exhibition stand design and build Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00e3446b-8d82-463d-b7a7-0bb11c073f01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00e3446b-8d82-463d-b7a7-0bb11c073f01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00e3446b-8d82-463d-b7a7-0bb11c073f01.json) ## Summary The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited is seeking a company to design and build an exhibition stand for the Smart Factory Expo in Birmingham on 7-8 June. The stand aims to showcase Innovate UK and its partners, fostering engagement and understanding. The tender is a limited competitive quotation below threshold, with a tender period ending on 4th April and a contract period from 5th April to 28th July. The minimum contract value is £30,000, and the procurement process is suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises. This opportunity presents a chance for businesses experienced in designing and building exhibition stands to collaborate with Innovate UK KTN. Companies interested in sustainable practices and innovative designs are well-suited to compete. The project offers significant brand positioning and awareness for the chosen company. All rights, including ownership and copyright, will transfer to Innovate UK KTN upon project completion. Interested parties should contact Victoria Parsons at victoria.parsons@iuk.ktn-uk.org with relevant experience and suggestions of materials to meet Net Zero best practice requirements. ## Notice Innovate UK KTN exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking - accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions. Innovate UK KTN is looking to appoint a suitably qualified exhibition design company to design, manufacture install and derig an exhibition stand for the Smart Factory Expo, part of Manufacturing and Engineering Week (https://www.mandeweek.co.uk/manufacturing-expo-home) on 7-8 June, NEC, Birmingham. We expect to work closely with the chosen company to develop and realise the stand in a creative, eco-conscious and impactful way that is relevant and accessible to our audiences. Innovate UK is organising a stand with representatives from multiple organisations. Innovate UK KTN will be leading on the design and build and management of the stand. The stand size and location on the show floor are yet to be finalised however we will want the following functionality: - Open plan theatre to accommodate up to 60 persons and AV stage for panel discussions. - 6 x pods with desk/storage/seating/digital screens/power. - Digital screens for theatre content, storytelling boards, graphics. - Floor space for demos/exhibits (power required). - Networking area with coffee station. - Branding opportunities for multiple partners. The objectives of the stand are to: * Showcase Innovate UK - the UK's innovation agency - and its partners * Put the agencies involved at the heart of the future of manufacturing * Create an audience experience which encourages engagement and interaction * Create a stand-journey that furthers the audience's understanding of the different agencies * Deliver a clear vision of all Innovate UK services * Showcase how Innovate UK supports innovation via live demonstrations/exhibits This will be an opportunity for significant brand positioning and awareness for Innovate UK and display of its brand must be a primary consideration. Following sign-off of detailed designs, the agency will undertake production design and specification of all exhibition elements. The materials selected should demonstrate best-practice in Net Zero and sustainability and consider reuse or recycling. The build must be durable and easy to clean. 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. All rights (including ownership and copyright) will pass to Innovate UK KTN on completion of this project. Please apply to victoria.parsons@iuk.ktn-uk.org with 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 and a timeline. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db0a2f7-71c2-48a8-8bad-30cf2770ae09 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Apr 2023 - 28 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N1 0QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39154100 - Exhibition stands ## Release History - 6 Mar 2023 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db0a2f7-71c2-48a8-8bad-30cf2770ae09 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db0a2f7-71c2-48a8-8bad-30cf2770ae09 6th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.mandeweek.co.uk/manufacturing-expo-home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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