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title: "The Provision of Stand Design, Hire and Build Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000698803"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2022-11-01"
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# The Provision of Stand Design, Hire and Build Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000698803

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, UK, recently completed a procurement process titled "The Provision of Stand Design, Hire and Build Services" in the education industry category. The procurement stage was categorised as an award. The University sought to appoint a supplier to design, build, hire, and install exhibition stands for the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland for a minimum of two industry events. The tender was managed openly, with Rocket Exhibitions & Events being awarded the contract with a value of GBP 50,000 signed on 27th October 2022.

This contracting opportunity offers businesses in the services sector a chance to engage with the educational and manufacturing community through providing stand design and build services for industry events. Companies with experience in exhibition stand design, branding, and marketing services would be well-suited to tender for such contracts. The key deadline for tender submissions was 9th September 2022, with the successful supplier responsible for delivering a stand that aligns with the NMIS brand, incorporates multimedia capabilities, and meets specific event space requirements, among other criteria.

## Notice

On behalf of NMIS, the University sought to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to work closely with the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) corporate and marketing communications team to design, build, supply (via hire) and install exhibition stands for a minimum of two industry events.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) is focused on engaging with, bringing together and supporting the manufacturing community in domestic and international markets. To do this, NMIS is increasing its presence at large scale expo events across the UK and beyond. The aim of exhibiting at these events it to engage with target audiences, develop relationships and seek out potential collaboration opportunities and R&D projects. In order to cement our presence at such events, we require the services of an exhibition stand design and build company to create a stand for us that reflects the NMIS brand and resonates with the NMIS customer base. On behalf of NMIS, the University seeks to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to work closely with the NMIS corporate and marketing communications team to design, build, supply (via hire) and install exhibition stands for a minimum of two industry events. NMIS seeks to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to design an eye catching and engaging stand that can be adapted to suit a variety of event spaces. Upon award of the contract, NMIS shall share as part of the client brief, known footprints and dimensions the stand must fit within. Below is a non-exhaustive list of the requirements NMIS seek the successful supplier to deliver: Creation of an eye-catching exhibition stand that aligns with the NMIS brand guidelines and uses appropriate graphics/imagery. The designs should factor in space for power and AV screens to play videos/presentations etc. Countertop reception area to offer refreshments & give away merchandise, and space for small seating area. The supplier is required to provide all necessary stand lighting (spotlights, table lamps) and the volume required will be confirmed by NMIS and the contractor during the concept design phase of the stand build and design service. The awarded supplier will be responsible for organising transportation of the stand and securing the relevant insurances to safely transport the offered solution. NMIS will require the supplier to dismantle and remove the stand from event location after use.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of services, supplies or installations or as extensions of existing services, supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463045 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ROCKET EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 39154100 - Exhibition stands
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79342200 - Promotional services
- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463045
- 2 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458078
- 1 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL452904

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL452904
  The Provision of Stand Design and Build Services - The National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) seeks the services of a suitably qualified supplier to design and build an exhibition stand that supports NMIS to engage with their target audiences. NMIS seek a supplier that can design and supply a flexible solution that is designed in such a way that it can be reused and reconfigured to fit a variety of exhibition spaces. NMIS require the services of a supplier that can meet the below non-exhaustive list of capabilities: Creation of brand guidelines and imagery in collaboration with NMIS personnel and aligned to NMIS brand guidelines Provision of fit for purpose storage facilities to house NMIS merchandise and marketing materials. Provision of a solution with the Capability to house power and AV facilities for screens.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458078
  The Provision of Stand Design, Hire and Build Services - On behalf of NMIS, the University seeks to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to work closely with the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) corporate and marketing communications team to design, build, supply (via hire) and install exhibition stands for a minimum of two industry events.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463045
  The Provision of Stand Design, Hire and Build Services - On behalf of NMIS, the University sought to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to work closely with the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) corporate and marketing communications team to design, build, supply (via hire) and install exhibition stands for a minimum of two industry events.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000698803
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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