--- title: "Innovate UK Business Connect - exhibition stand design and build" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-13d665f5-4107-438b-81c5-1943b7b17996" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13d665f5-4107-438b-81c5-1943b7b17996" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13d665f5-4107-438b-81c5-1943b7b17996.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13d665f5-4107-438b-81c5-1943b7b17996.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED" published: "2024-03-04" --- # Innovate UK Business Connect - exhibition stand design and build Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13d665f5-4107-438b-81c5-1943b7b17996 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-13d665f5-4107-438b-81c5-1943b7b17996) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-13d665f5-4107-438b-81c5-1943b7b17996.json) ## Summary The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited is seeking a qualified exhibition design company to create an exhibition stand for the Smart Factory Expo, part of Manufacturing and Engineering Week in Birmingham. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, with a tender period ending on April 2, 2024, and a contract period from April 8 to July 31, 2024. The total contract value is £80,000. The opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialised in exhibition stand design and build services. Businesses with experience in designing and building similar-sized stands, a focus on sustainability and net zero practices, and the capability to deliver a creative and impactful exhibition space would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to showcase and promote Innovate UK and its partners, offering significant brand positioning and awareness for the successful bidder. ## Notice Innovate UK Business Connect exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking - accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions. We are 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/welcome-smart) on 5-6 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. We have an area of approximately 324sqm (54x6m) for a stand which will feature representatives from multiple organisations in addition to a showcase of approximately 30 organisations. The exact stand size and location on the show floor are yet to be finalised however we will want the following functionality: - Welcome desk. - Four x themed zones desk/storage/seating/digital screens/power to also include area for physical demonstrations/exhibits (power required) and sizes will vary. - Screens for digital content, storytelling boards, graphics. - Networking area with coffee station. - Private meeting space for up to 10 persons. - Branding opportunities for multiple partners. - Accessibility. 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 Knowledge Transfer Network trading as Innovate UK Business Connect on completion of this project. Please apply to victoria.parsons@iuk.ktn-uk.org with a quote for this work. 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 and a timeline. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e591a2f-4576-411c-9c1e-fc8b45562f3b | | 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 | 4 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 | | 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 - 4 Mar 2024 at 08:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e591a2f-4576-411c-9c1e-fc8b45562f3b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e591a2f-4576-411c-9c1e-fc8b45562f3b 4th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5af51535-1cd5-4448-9d9b-ff708fc9231e Floor plan for Smart Factory Expo - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f929b7b-6877-4796-84ae-c0ea5f7bd691 UKRI brand guidelines ## Notice URLs - https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/ - https://www.mandeweek.co.uk/welcome-smart ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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