Funded by statutory levy, payable by industry, the Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish) was established by the 1981 Fisheries Act.

With circa 80 % of the seafood consumed in the UK being imported and 60 % of the domestic catch being exported it is clear that international trade is vital to all sectors of the industry.

We wish to appoint a full service exhibition contractor initially on a 1 year contract with an option to extend for a further 2 years. The successful bidder will be required to manage all aspects of the stand or pavilion at the exhibition from booking space and stand construction to production of graphics. The supplier will not be expected to man the stand during exhibition hours but will be expected to ensure that it is clean and fit for purpose during the exhibition.

Tenders are invited to:

— Plan, design and manage Sea-fish information pavilions and stands/meeting points at international seafood exhibitions in for example: Boston, USA; Brussels, Belgium, and Tokyo, Japan.

— Liaise with exhibition organisers on stand size and site within the exhibition to ensure the maximum impact.

— Book adequate stand space and arrange stand lighting, furniture and refreshment facilities such as tea, coffee and soft drinks.

— Arrange for the printing of graphics as required.

— Build stand before the exhibition, hang graphics and ensure it is fit for purpose for the duration of the exhibition.

— Dismantle and store at the conclusion.

— Where appropriate store graphics for use at subsequent exhibitions.