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title: "Rigging and Draping for Graduation Event 2025"
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# Rigging and Draping for Graduation Event 2025

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d53385c-4056-40bb-9635-6cc79f71dd46

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has completed the procurement process titled "Rigging and Draping for Graduation Event 2025" under the industry categories of Warehouse Management System and Site Preparation Work. The project is located in Norwich, with key dates including the tender end date on 20th November 2024 and the contract period running from 21st November 2024 to 31st July 2025. This single-action tender was executed via a direct procurement method, specifically a Single Tender Action for contracts below the threshold. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract awarded to the supplier Blackout.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, particularly those providing rigging and draping services. The nature of the work, which involves preparation for a significant university function, suggests that companies with experience in similar large-scale events would be well-suited for such contracts. Moreover, this tender process highlights the chances available for SMEs to engage in public procurement, demonstrating the inclusive procurement practices of the University of East Anglia.

## Notice

To supply rigging and draping in the ceremony hall, and pipe drape systems on the ceremony hall balcony, in preparation for Graduation Event 2025. A single action tender has been undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b9db113-a8c4-4c3d-a6f0-b200e12bdf4b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKOUT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42965100 - Warehouse management system
- 45100000 - Site preparation work

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b9db113-a8c4-4c3d-a6f0-b200e12bdf4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b9db113-a8c4-4c3d-a6f0-b200e12bdf4b
  20th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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