---
title: "Graduation 2026 - Temporary Seating"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0688e7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
published: "2026-04-22"
---

# Graduation 2026 - Temporary Seating

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0688e7

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of temporary tiered and ground floor seating for the Graduation 2026 ceremony at its Norwich Research Park location. This procurement, under the industry category of auditorium construction and seating, employed a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The process reached the award stage, with Steeldeck Rentals Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 14 April 2026, with the service delivery scheduled from 10 July to 18 July 2026 at the UKH15 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in seating solutions and auditorium construction to demonstrate their bespoke capabilities and grow their portfolios. Companies that provide services such as auditorium seating installations and stage deck supplies can leverage similar opportunities in the public sector. Given the direct and non-competitive procurement method used, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find relatable opportunities involving specific niche services like those offered by Steeldeck Rentals Ltd, thereby enhancing their visibility and involvement in public contracts.

## Notice

Steeldeck to supply tiered and ground floor guest seating and a control area for the ceremony hall. This is in relation to graduation 2026. Steeldeck Rentals Ltd provide bespoke stage decks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036756-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,672 |

## 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 | STEELDECK RENTALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts
- 45212321 - Auditorium construction work
- 51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 14:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036756-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036756-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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