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title: "Graduation 2025 - Seating"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
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# Graduation 2025 - Seating

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6390fc46-9ba7-4fd9-97da-9ea8ee13e4b2

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has completed the procurement process for the supply of tiered seating structures, guest seats, and the control area for the Graduation 2025 ceremony in Norwich. The tender, classified under the industry category of 'Seats' (CPV code 39111000), was conducted as a direct single tender action. This procurement, designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is part of the services category. The tendering period ended on 26 November 2024, with the contract period extending from 27 November 2024 to 31 August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in event seating solutions to collaborate with prestigious institutions like the University of East Anglia. Businesses that excel in providing high-quality, scalable seating solutions for large events would find this procurement process particularly beneficial for growth and enhanced visibility in the educational sector. The awarded contract to Steeldeck Rentals Ltd, an SME based in London, underscores the university's commitment to engaging smaller enterprises for their specialised needs.

## Notice

Supply of tiered seating structures, guest seats and the control area in the ceremony hall. A single action tender has been undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50e0364-ee15-4202-8358-4407b5a968e7 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 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 | STEELDECK RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39111000 - Seats

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2025 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50e0364-ee15-4202-8358-4407b5a968e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50e0364-ee15-4202-8358-4407b5a968e7
  28th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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