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title: "Provision of Temporary Structures"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038aa4"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
published: "2022-12-05"
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# Provision of Temporary Structures

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038aa4

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire has issued a tender opportunity for the provision of temporary structures within the exhibition, fair and congress organisation services category. The procurement aims to establish a sole supplier framework agreement for hired marquees and other temporary demountable structures primarily at various university locations. The tender, titled "Provision of Temporary Structures," has a contract value of £260,000 and involves event activities like graduation celebrations, freshers fairs, and networking events. The deadline for submissions is January 6, 2023, with the bidding period lasting for 180 days.

This procurement process by the University of Central Lancashire provides an opportunity for businesses offering event services, structures, and related event management solutions to compete. Companies capable of providing high-quality temporary structures within short time frames are well-suited to respond to this tender. Business growth prospects lie in securing a framework agreement with the University to deliver a wide range of events and activities across multiple campus locations, thereby expanding their market presence and service offerings within the university sector.

## Notice

The University's Events, Estates and Safety, Health and Environment Departments will manage a new sole supplier framework agreement to facilitate the provision of hired marquees and other temporary structures (temporary demountable structures) for different events. Primarily on University Square, Foster Square, St. Peter's Square, at our Student Accommodation sites and potentially at other campuses and locations. Marquees and other temporary demountable structures (TDS) have been used for a variety of functions by our Events Team and Accommodation Team over recent years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University's Events, Estates and Safety, Health and Environment Departments will manage a new sole supplier framework agreement to facilitate the provision of hired marquees and other temporary structures (temporary demountable structures) for different events. Primarily on University Square, Foster Square, St. Peter's Square, at our Student Accommodation sites and potentially at other campuses and locations. Marquees and other temporary demountable structures (TDS) have been used for a variety of functions by our Events Team and Accommodation Team over recent years. Event Activities hold in marquees include: * Graduation Celebration events * Freshers Fairs * Social areas for students * Open Days * Lancashire Science Festival * Event Registration * Performances * Dinners * Networking Events * Outdoor Cinema Given the reactive nature of these requirements, ideally, we would be looking for a supplier who is able to service our requirements against short time frames, approx. 3 weeks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034343-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | £260,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 44210000 - Structures and parts of structures
- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2022 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034343-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uclan.ac.uk
- https://esourcing.uclan.ac.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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