UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2026 - Exhibition Build

Description

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

We are running the UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2026 on 6 November 2026 at Business Design Centre, London. The event provides a platform for organisations to exhibit to an in-person audience of around 2,500.

We have contracted the venue on a space only basis and will be providing four types of stands to organisations.

Bronze

1x2m floor space

• 1m wide branded back wall design
• Back wall 2.25m high x 1m wide
• 1 x 500w socket *

Silver

2x2m floor space

•1m wide illuminated branded lightbox with a branded counter

• Back wall 2.34m high x 1.17m wide
• Branded counter stand: 810cm x 443cm, 950cm tall
• 1 x 500w socket*

Gold

3x2m floor space

• 2m wide illuminated branded lightbox with branded counter
• Back wall 2.34m high x 2.92m wide
• Branded counter stand: 810cm x 443cm and 950cm tall
• 1 x 500w socket*

Platinum

4x4m floor space

• 4m back wall which includes 2m wide illuminated branded lightbox, with fully branded fabric walls either side, 2 x shelves and 1 x branded counter
• Back wall: 2.97m high x 4m wide
• Counter stand: 810cm x 443cm and 950cm tall
• 1x twin 500w electric socket*

*Note all electrics will be provided by the venue. However, each stand should be able to support the requirements listed.

Build: 08:00-15:00, 5 November 2026

Breakdown: 17:00-22:00, 6 November 2026

Requirements

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified exhibition design company to design, manufacture, plan the floor, install and derig the exhibition stands based on the spec outlined above. We expect to provide 15 x Bronze, 47 x Silver, 30 x Gold and 25 x Platinum space only/lightbox designs. Please cost on that basis but be aware that those numbers may alter.

Note all electrics will be provided by the venue. However, each stand should be able to support the requirements listed.

Please provide a quotation including the following elements:

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 jessica.dobbyne@iukbc.org.uk with a quote for this work.

Please include 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.