---
title: "UKRI-4334 Farnborough Air Show 2026 Stands and UKRI presence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ced2"
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published: "2025-01-09"
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# UKRI-4334 Farnborough Air Show 2026 Stands and UKRI presence

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ced2

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for two exhibition stands at the Farnborough Air Show 2026. The contract includes the presence of UKRI to showcase research funded by UKRI and Innovate UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Exhibition stands' and is classified as the acquisition of goods. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a direct award without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, worth £57,170, was signed on 9th October 2024 and awarded to Farnborough International, the sole supplier capable of providing the stands at the event location in Central Hampshire, UKJ36.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in exhibition stands and related services to connect with influential stakeholders and showcase their capabilities at a prestigious international air show. Moreover, companies engaged in the design, supply, and installation of exhibition structures would benefit from seeking similar opportunities to collaborate with organisations like UKRI. Participating in such high-profile events can greatly enhance business exposure, leading to potential growth and new partnerships within the research and innovation sectors.

## Notice

Exhibition stands x 2

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Exhibition stands x 2. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurementcontracttransparencydata/

### Procurement Information

Farnborough Air Show Stands - two stand spaces at the Farnborough International Air Show to exhibit the research funded by UKRI and the Innovate UK, there is only one supplier at the air show for the stands. The Contract was awarded following a Direct Award procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons, of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000750-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,170 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39154100 - Exhibition stands

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2025 at 19:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000750-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.UKRI.ORG
- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=909020142
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurementcontracttransparencydata/

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