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title: "Provision of Stands & Seating at The Royal Hospital Chelsea"
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buyer: "ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED"
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# Provision of Stands & Seating at The Royal Hospital Chelsea

Buyer: ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-147c101f-a417-4c13-a684-623a6db596ca

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## Summary

The Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited has completed the award stage for the tender titled "Provision of Stands & Seating at The Royal Hospital Chelsea." This tender falls under the industry category of Event Services, with a specific CPV classification of 79952000. The procurement process involved an open procedure, below the threshold, and was published on 11th October 2024. The contract covers the installation and removal of seating stands for up to 2400 seats and includes the construction of a built platform merging two large grass areas. The awarded contract to Arena Event Services Group is valued at £153,900, and the project is scheduled to start on 5th June 2025 and end on 14th June 2027. The work is to be carried out at the Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4SR.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in event services and structural installations. Businesses with expertise in erecting and dismantling seating arrangements, particularly for large-scale events, and those with capabilities in integrating ticketing software, are well-suited to compete. The requirement for safety certifications and compliance with structural integrity and weatherproofing standards will ensure only competent and accredited firms can participate. Engaging in this contract can enhance a company's portfolio, offering exposure and potential for future opportunities with prestigious institutions like the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Businesses interested in similar opportunities should consider the detailed requirements and timelines to ensure they meet the stringent standards set by the buyer.

## Notice

Please note that this advert closes on 18th November 2024 0900. No further interest will be accepted after this date. The purpose of this tender (RHC - 23) is for the installation and removal of seating stands to support up to 2400 seats. In addition, requires a built platform that merges two large areas of grass. The Royal Hospital has 230 staff and up to 300 residents on site and for the purpose of the Founder's Day requirement there would be a need for seating for 2,400 guests and members of the public on site who could potentially be making use of the Seating for the Parade segment of Founders Day. Scale of Requirement: * All such structural units are erected according to any plan issued to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, which have been approved by the Royal Hospital Chelsea. * It is desirable that, in the future, the allocation of seating will be done using software tools. In addition to an A1 paper plan of the seating, it would be beneficial for it to be available in a format that would interoperate with ticketing software/applications. * All structures are checked and certified as being safe for use by an accredited competent person before the setup is handed over to a member of Royal Hospital Facilities Management staff. * All structural units are to be fully erected and secured against adverse weather conditions and handed over to Royal Hospital staff on the day prior to the Governor's Review (which takes place on the Tuesday prior to Founders Day). * All Stands and seats are clearly marked for ease of the users. * All open scaffolding structures are covered with a material in keeping with the setting but must be approved by the Royal Hospital Chelsea. * All structures are removed from Site after, as agreed with the Royal Hospital Chelsea. All areas/surfaces used by the construction team are protected at all times during the build-up and break down of the Stands. * All RHC In Pensioners, Staff and General Public, are protected from the work force with correct and compliant signage and barriers during the build-up and break down of all Structures, this must include vehicle movement. Please email jonathan.clarke@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk to request the tender documents. Additional information: Please email jonathan.clarke@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk to request the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab4a3e7-ac96-4396-9ce2-bf2d98d378b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £153,900 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA APPEAL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW3 4SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Royal Hospital |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARENA EVENT SERVICES GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab4a3e7-ac96-4396-9ce2-bf2d98d378b7
- 11 Oct 2024 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d12e65d-7790-48e3-b70d-4df252147feb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab4a3e7-ac96-4396-9ce2-bf2d98d378b7
  17th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d12e65d-7790-48e3-b70d-4df252147feb
  11th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chelsea-pensioners.org.uk

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