Published date: 10 June 2024

Last edited date: 10 June 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 19 July 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Exhibition stands - 39154100

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£60,000 to £75,000

Procurement reference

Exhibition design and build Cenex LCV 24

Published date

10 June 2024

Closing date

19 July 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

24 July 2024

Contract end date

30 September 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Innovate UK Business Connect is part of Innovate UK, the UK's innovation agency.

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified exhibition design company to design, manufacture, install and derig an exhibition stand for the Cenex Expo, Millbrook, Bedford, 4-5 September 24.

We expect to work closely with the chosen company to develop and realise the stand in a creative, eco-conscious and impactful way that is relevant and accessible to our audiences.

We have two indoor stand areas and one outdoor space which will feature representatives from multiple programmes within Innovate UK.

We are currently working to this brief:

Brand - Innovate UK logo to be used for graphics

Exhibition spaces
Innovate UK - Partner Space - 72sqm space only.
Requirements:
* Stand open on 4 sides - to create an inviting space which is easily accessible and provide open visibility and graphic opportunities for partners
* up to 12 stations with a screen for digital content including small storage area/power supply for charging devices
* designated space for both free standing and desk top demonstrations
* designated small space for networking
* consideration must be given to accessibility

Innovate UK - CAM - 18 sqm shell scheme.
Requirements:
* Welcome desk
* One screen
* Stand open on two sides
* Networking area for up to 4 people

Outdoor area
* 2 projects to be featured.
* Some form of branded banners/flags will be required.

This will be an opportunity for significant brand positioning and awareness for Innovate UK and display of its brand must be balanced with the opportunity for programmes and partners to have a branded presence. Consideration of the separate stands and how we bring cohesion to the spaces must be made as they are located in separate halls.

Following a process allowing for design changes we will sign-off detailed designs and the agency will undertake production design and specification of all exhibition elements. The materials selected should demonstrate best-practice in net zero and sustainability and consider reuse or recycling. The build must be durable and easy to clean. The structures must be compliant with relevant statutory and non-statutory requirements e.g. Health & Safety regulations, Equality Act legislation, be constructed of fire retardant materials and follow best practice procedures. All stands must be accessible.

All rights (including ownership and copyright) will pass to Knowledge Transfer Network trading as Innovate UK Business Connect on completion of this project.

Please apply to victoria.parsons@iuk.ktn-uk.org with a quote for this work. Please include an initial design concept (subject to change), your company details, experience of similar sized design and build contracts, confirmation of availability for the project, suggestions of materials to ensure we adhere to Net Zero best practice, accessibility considerations and a timeline.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Victoria Parsons

Address

Unit 218,Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street
LONDON
N10QH
England

Telephone

033 33 403280

Email

victoria.parsons@iuk.ktn-uk.org

Website

https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/