Published date: 7 January 2022

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Awarded contract (published 7 January 2022)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Exhibition equipment - 39154000

  • Exhibition stands - 39154100

  • Graphic design services - 79822500

Location of contract

SW1W 0BD

Value of contract

£2,070,000

Procurement reference

CF-0001600D4L000000DloEUAS1

Published date

7 January 2022

Closing date

27 September 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

8 November 2021

Contract end date

7 November 2023

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

VisitBritain/VisitEngland seeks to procure a non-exclusive Exhibition Stand Design & Build Framework Agreement, and appoint suitably qualified & experienced suppliers that supports British tourism interest and values, and shares our goal in challenging perceptions of Britain.

VisitBritain/VisitEngland anticipates attending the following exhibitions/events:

IMEX America (November 2021)
IBTM World (November / December 2021)
ITB Berlin (March 2022)
IMEX Frankfurt (April 2022)

Future events at the above locations, or alternative locations may be required for call offs under the terms of the Framework Agreement.

VisitBritain/VisitEngland is conducting this 'Open' tender process via ContractsFinder & Find a Tender Service for a multi supplier framework agreement. A maximum of three (3) suppliers will be appointed to the Framework Agreement for an initial term of 12 months from date of award, with the option to extend for a further two (2) periods of 12 months each. VisitBritain/VisitEngland will Call Off the required Services via 'Direct Award' or 'Further Competition' during the term of the Framework Agreement.

The appointed suppliers must be able to provide a fully integrated (end to end) Exhibition Stand Design & Support Services including: Storage, Transport & Logistics.

Bidders should note that as part of this tender process, VisitBritain/VisitEngland will simultaneously invite bidders to submit a Further Competition Response for the IMEX America 2021 requirement. VisitBritain/VisitEngland will only evaluate the Further Competition Responses from the three (3) bidders who are recommended for contract award and appointed onto the Framework Agreement.

Award information

Awarded date

29 October 2021

Contract start date

8 November 2021

Contract end date

7 November 2023

Total value of contract

£2,070,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

The Equinox Group

Address

3365 Century Way, Thorpe Park, Leed, Leeds, LS15 8ZB

Reference

None

About the buyer

Contact name

Procurement Team

Address

3 Grosvenor Gardens
London
SW1W 0BD
GB

Email

procurement@visitbritain.org