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title: "Hire of Marquees and Tents"
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# Hire of Marquees and Tents

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff8791b9-b306-450c-a90c-136a91ed7a87

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## Summary

Durham University is inviting tenders for the "Hire of Marquees and Tents", a contract valued at £450,000 aimed at facilitating marquee installations for various university events over a contract period from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2021. This procurement, classified under miscellaneous structures in the services category, is currently in the active tender stage with a deadline for submission set for 28th February 2019. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate. The contract will be awarded across three specific lots, with the intention of designating a single supplier for each lot, which includes Congregation, Executive Marquee for the Garden Party, and College/General requirements, all to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in event management, temporary structures, and logistical support services. Companies specialising in the supply and installation of clear span frame pavilions with capabilities to cater to large-scale events would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, thus providing a conducive environment for business growth and collaboration in the region.

## Notice

Durham Universities' Estates and Facilities Department will be coordinating a contract that can facilitate marquees for different events, based on 3 lots. To facilitate these events Durham University require the successful supplier(s) to supply and install suitable clear span frame pavilions for the purposes of holding these prestigious events. University wide requirements (Congregation, VC Garden Party, College Requirements, etc.) and build these into a multi-lot contract based on: Lot 1: Congregation; Lot 2: Executive Marquee (Garden Party); Lot 3: College/General. It is the intention of the University to have a single supplier awarded to each lot of the contract. The University reserves the right to appoint more than 1 lots to the same supplier, subject to the outcome of the tender evaluation. Additional information: Please click the following link to express an interest in this tender: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6788

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a957fe0b-1741-4bdb-aa98-3e712a09202a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44212320 - Miscellaneous structures

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2019 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a957fe0b-1741-4bdb-aa98-3e712a09202a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a957fe0b-1741-4bdb-aa98-3e712a09202a
  4th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6788

## Provenance

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