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title: "InnoTrans 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069898"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# InnoTrans 2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069898

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "InnoTrans 2026," conducted by the Department for Business & Trade, focuses on providing services related to event management and coordination for the upcoming InnoTrans exhibition, scheduled in Berlin from 22 to 25 September 2026. It includes organising the 'Meet the DBT Trade Adviser' event, facilitating a DBT-branded meeting space within the UK Pavilion, and supporting the UK networking reception at the British Embassy on 23 September 2026. This tender, classified under the services industry and specifically event services (CPV code 79952000), was awarded on a direct procurement basis, below the competitive threshold, with the award process completed. The Railway Industry Association, as the supplier, was actively involved, with the contract signed on 7 May 2026 and valued at £20,400 gross (£17,000 net), covering the period until 25 September 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event management and international exhibitions, particularly those experienced in coordinating large-scale trade events and diplomatic engagements. Companies in the logistics, catering, and promotional services sectors, capable of managing complex event schedules and providing bespoke hospitality solutions, could find this project beneficial for business growth. The Department for Business & Trade's involvement implies potential exposure and alignment with central government objectives, offering additional prestige and partnership possibilities within the railway and broader trade industries.

## Notice

RIA for support to DBT activity at InnoTrans 2026 (Berlin, 22-25 September 2026), services include - coordination and management of the 'Meet the DBT Trade Adviser' event (including promotion, online sign-up, scheduling and hosting of meetings across three days); provision of a dedicated DBT-branded meeting space within the UK Pavilion to facilitate up to three parallel meeting tables; and sponsorship and support to the UK networking reception at the British Embassy (23 September 2026), including logistics, catering coordination and DBT partner branding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044309-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAILWAY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 10:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044309-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044309-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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