AwardedAwarded 8 July 2026

Invitation to Tender for Marquee Hire - Chorley Flower Show

Chorley Council · Local authority

In brief

Chorley Council awarded leisure and events work to Field and Lawn on 8 July 2026.

The notice gives a value of £180,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 27 months, starting 27 April 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Field and Lawn (SME)—
21 July 2026 to 31 August 2028

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 002613-2026
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 064676-2026

About the buyer

Chorley CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

30

Awards

15

Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events

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    Closing soon2 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  2. IWM/2627/Exh/3514: 3D Exhibition Design Services Framework for Imperial War Museums

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  3. Countryside Land Management and Estate Maintenance Framework

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    Closing soon2 days left8 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £4mframework ceiling
  4. Science and Industry Museum Wonderlab Group 2 Interactives Makers

    Science Museum GroupNorth WestLeisure, culture and events

    Closing soon2 days left5 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £183kestimated
  5. Provision of Pantomime Services at the South Holland Centre

    South Holland District CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestLeisure, culture and events

    Closing soon5 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £480kestimated

From notice 002613-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 January 2026, last updated 9 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.