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Invitation to Tender for Marquee Hire - Chorley Flower Show

Chorley Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Chorley Council

Buyer Address: Union Street, Chorley, UKD47, PR7 1AL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@chorley.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
180000.0 GBP
Gross: 180000 GBP
Published
13 Jan 2026, 12:11
Deadline
13 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79952000 - Event services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Chorley Flower Show will take place between 31st July and 2nd August 2026 in Astley Park, Chorley. The marquees will need to be set up by Monday 20th July 2026 and derig can take place from Tuesday 4th August 2026. This contract will be expected to run for a term of 3 years and will cover the flower shows that takes place in 2026, 2027 and 2028. The contract will be reviewed annually, and should it be determined that the event is no longer viable before the end of the 3-year period the contract will be terminated.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002613-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 180,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-27T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-08-04T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (25%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (15%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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