---
title: "The Provision of the hire of mobile grandstands for RAF Cranwell"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040ce1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-10-23"
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# The Provision of the hire of mobile grandstands for RAF Cranwell

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040ce1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking the provision of mobile grandstands for RAF Cranwell in the UK. The procurement process is currently in the active stage with a tender end date of 10th November 2023. The grandstands are required for graduations at the RAF Officer Training Academy, with the seating capacity ranging from 120 to 600 spectators. The buying organisation is Ministry of Defence and the procurement method is an open procedure. The anticipated contract start date is 8th January 2024.

This tender for the hire of mobile grandstands presents an opportunity for businesses in the goods sector looking to provide spectator seating solutions. Companies experienced in producing mobile units on trailers and adaptable seating options suitable for elite military events may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. With a focus on quality, serviceability, and presentation, businesses capable of meeting high standards in the defence industry are encouraged to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

The requirement is to provide spectator seating (Grandstands) for the RAF Officer Training Academy's graduations. The total spectator seating will vary according to the number of cadets graduating on each occasion and could potentially be between 120 to 600 spectators. Therefore, the seating capacity and number of mobile grandstands must be sufficiently flexible and adaptable to cater for each graduation. The maximum number of graduations per year will be eight, at an approximate interval of one every six weeks. The grandstands must reflect the ethos of an elite and world class military College where appearance and first impressions have a disproportionate reputational impact. Therefore, the cleanliness, serviceability and presentation of the grandstands and seats must be of a high standard.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is to provide spectator seating (Grandstands) for the RAF Officer Training Academy's graduations. The total spectator seating will vary according to the number of cadets graduating on each occasion and could potentially be between 120 to 600 spectators. Therefore, the seating capacity and number of mobile grandstands must be sufficiently flexible and adaptable to cater for each graduation. The maximum number of graduations per year will be eight, at an approximate interval of one every six weeks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031134-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34223330 - Mobile units on trailers

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2023 at 07:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031134-2023
- 18 Oct 2023 at 08:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030693-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contract.mod.gov.uk
- http://www.contracts.mod.gov.uk

## Provenance

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