--- title: "Innovate UK Business Connect - exhibition stand design and build" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f01bc4e8-6fc7-4861-9c6e-acf83e819b4c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f01bc4e8-6fc7-4861-9c6e-acf83e819b4c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f01bc4e8-6fc7-4861-9c6e-acf83e819b4c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f01bc4e8-6fc7-4861-9c6e-acf83e819b4c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED" published: "2024-06-10" --- # Innovate UK Business Connect - exhibition stand design and build Buyer: KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f01bc4e8-6fc7-4861-9c6e-acf83e819b4c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f01bc4e8-6fc7-4861-9c6e-acf83e819b4c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f01bc4e8-6fc7-4861-9c6e-acf83e819b4c.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the buying organisation, Knowledge Transfer Network Limited, seeking a qualified exhibition design company for the Innovate UK Business Connect project. The tender is titled "Innovate UK Business Connect - exhibition stand design and build" within the industry category of exhibition stands. The location for the project is at Cenex Expo, Millbrook, Bedford. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with a closing date set for July 12, 2024. The contract period is scheduled from July 15, 2024, to September 30, 2024. This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in exhibition design and build services, particularly those focusing on sustainable and eco-conscious solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Given the nature of the project, businesses well-versed in developing creative and impactful exhibition stands with a focus on sustainability and accessibility would be well-suited to compete. Interested companies should submit competitive quotations by the specified deadline and demonstrate their experience in similar-sized projects. ## Notice Innovate UK Business Connect is part of Innovate UK, the UK's innovation agency. We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified exhibition design company to design, manufacture, install and derig an exhibition stand for the Cenex Expo, Millbrook, Bedford, 4-5 September 24. 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 two indoor stand areas and one outdoor space which will feature representatives from multiple programmes within Innovate UK. We are currently working to this brief: Brand - Innovate UK logo to be used for graphics Exhibition spaces Innovate UK - Partner Space - 72sqm space only. Requirements: * Stand open on 4 sides - to create an inviting space which is easily accessible and provide open visibility and graphic opportunities for partners * up to 12 stations with a screen for digital content including small storage area/power supply for charging devices * designated space for both free standing and desk top demonstrations * designated small space for networking * consideration must be given to accessibility Innovate UK - CAM - 18 sqm shell scheme. Requirements: * Welcome desk * One screen * Stand open on two sides * Networking area for up to 4 people Outdoor area * 2 projects to be featured. * Some form of branded banners/flags will be required. This will be an opportunity for significant brand positioning and awareness for Innovate UK and display of its brand must be balanced with the opportunity for programmes and partners to have a branded presence. Consideration of the separate stands and how we bring cohesion to the spaces must be made as they are located in separate halls. Following a process allowing for design changes we will sign-off detailed designs and 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 stands must be accessible. 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 an initial design concept (subject to change), 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, accessibility considerations and a timeline. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54bf9b64-51bf-4454-bf69-542607128a08 | | 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 | 10 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jul 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39154100 - Exhibition stands ## Release History - 10 Jun 2024 at 16:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54bf9b64-51bf-4454-bf69-542607128a08 - 10 Jun 2024 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54bf9b64-51bf-4454-bf69-542607128a08 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54bf9b64-51bf-4454-bf69-542607128a08 10th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d75a6abb-2bc4-4da7-a9f6-3e1c42310f89 UKRI brand guidelines ## Notice URLs - https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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