---
title: "UEA Graduation - Marquee Structures"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d35"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2026-02-26"
---

# UEA Graduation - Marquee Structures

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d35

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract for marquee structures to support their graduation events in 2026 and 2027, based in Norwich. The contract, titled "UEA Graduation - Marquee Structures," falls under the public authority sub-central government category and pertains to event services within the UKH15 region. The procurement process was carried out under the "Below threshold - unknown" method and is currently at the award stage, with the award active as of 26th February 2026. The contractual period extends from 1st March 2026 to 31st July 2027, indicating structured planning around key academic events.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those with capabilities in constructing marquee structures. Enterprises like GL EVENTS UK LIMITED, designated as the supplier, are well-positioned to benefit, especially SMEs focused on the delivery of temporary structures for large-scale functions. The contract's value of £76,214 provides substantial engagement possibilities within the services sector, inviting bids from companies seeking collaboration with prestigious academic institutions. The engagement also involves operational deployment at venues within the UKH15 region and aligns with graduation ceremonies, promoting the visibility and expansion of service offerings.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of several marquee structures for the UEA graduation events in 2026 & 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017425-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £76,214 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GL EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017425-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017425-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://uea.ac.uk
- http://www.glevents.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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