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CAR PARKING (Organisers & Exhibitors)

There is a payable car park adjacent to the Centre with approximately 200 spaces. Please note there is a 1.9m height restriction. Licensees/Organisers have the complimentary use of 4 parking bays for Main Hall bookings and 2 parking bays for Gallery Hall bookings for their staff and/or guests. There are further car parks within walking distance of the Business Design Centre.

CARPETS (Organisers & Exhibitors)

There are carpet tiles on the main floor, lower level and Gallery Hall at the BDC. These can only be removed with the written permission of the Project Manager and at a charge of £12.00 + VAT per tile. NOTE – IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO CUT ANY HALL TILES. Any damage caused during the tenancy will be charged to the Licensee/Organiser at a cost of £25.00 + VAT per tile. See also Dilapidations.

Exhibitors/Contractors wishing to build stands must ensure that adequate precautions are taken to protect the carpet from damage. You will be required to lay a wooden floor/platform before any additional floorcovering is used. This must also be finished with metal/plastic edging trim. Stand carpet must not be laid or fixed directly to the BDC fitted carpet. Please contact your Project Manager if you require ordering a suitable floor & floor covering should the hall tiles not be suitable for your stand area.

Any area where food is being prepared will require a non-slip washable vinyl floor covering to be laid on top of a floor/platform. Please check with your Project Manager whether you also require plumbing services. See also Water & Waste.

CATERING (Organisers & Exhibitors)

The Good Eating Company are the exclusive caterers for the venue and all food and drink must be ordered via them. Organisers/Exhibitors wishing to organise food and beverages should immediately contact Samantha Thomas, General Manager on 020 7288 6351.

A briefing meeting is also recommended to discuss your specific catering requirements with your Project Manager and The Good Eating Company. Additional catering points are possible over the designated Food Bars within the venue but these should be discussed and agreed in advanced, however a charge for power and plumbing services to these areas may be added to the overall catering costs.

There is a stand ordering service available where beverages and food can be delivered to your stand. Please find the relevant stand order forms at the rear of this manual.

The ‘FOOD’ Restaurant (120 seats) on the Gallery Level is open Monday to Friday and by arrangement on other days. There are two other designated Food bars adjacent to the stairs from the Mezzanine floor to the Gallery level and by arrangement, these can also be opened to serve a wide variety of snacks, hot and cold drinks and cakes throughout your tenancy period.

The Good Eating Company Ltd
Business Design Centre
52 Upper Street
London
N1 0QH
Tel: 020 7288 6277
Fax: 020 7288 6276

CLEANING AND WASTE DISPOSAL (Organisers & Exhibitors)

The Business Design Centre is responsible for all cleaning throughout the building.

Large items of waste materials to be disposed of prior to the opening of the exhibition must be placed in skips located in the Loading Bay.

Any rubbish in excess of the one complimentary 40 yard bin will be charged on to the Organiser on a per 40 yard bin basis of £400.00 plus £25.00 labour charge plus VAT.

The cleaning team will clear bulk rubbish during the build-up and breakdown periods of your exhibition and they will arrange for the disposal of reasonable levels of exhibition rubbish. The cleaning of gangways, public circulation areas and shell scheme stands is carried out by the cleaning team and the charges for these services are included in your shell scheme hire fee. Cleaning of space-only stands must be arranged by individual Exhibitors direct with the BDC Project Manager.

Any specific cleaning requirements such as washing and polishing 'special' surfaces should be arranged direct with the Cleaning Manager via your Project Manager and additional charges will be made for these services.

CLOAKROOMS (Organisers & Exhibitors)

A cloakroom service is provided during exhibition open days. Unless otherwise agreed this opens 30 minutes before and closes 30 minutes after the official open hours of the exhibition. There is a cloakroom located on the Ground floor and the Gallery Hall entrance foyer. A charge of £1 per item is made to patrons for this service. Alternatively you may wish to provide a free cloakroom service for your Exhibitors/Visitors. Please contact your Project Manager for further details.

COMMON PARTS (Organisers & Exhibitors)

All common parts must be kept unobstructed at all times. Licensees/Organisers/ Contractors/Exhibitors/their staff and agents must keep ALL common parts clear whilst building or dismantling stands, exhibits etc. All exhibits must be kept within the confines of the stand space and demonstrations must not cause undue congestion and/or obstruction of common areas.

COMPLETION OF THE TENANCY (Organisers & Exhibitors)

It is the responsibility of the Licensee/Organiser to ensure all exhibits, stand materials, and other items relating to the exhibition are removed by completion of tenancy. The BDC accepts no responsibility for anything left on the premises and has no storage facilities for late collections. See Items Left On Site.

Any Exhibitor contravening this regulation will be charged according to the disruption caused.

COMPRESSED AIR (Organisers & Exhibitors)

It is possible to use Compressed Air at the Business Design Centre HOWEVER written authority must be obtained prior to arrival on site from the Project Manager.

CONCIERGE SERVICES (Organisers & Exhibitors)

The Centre offers a full range of services via our in-house Concierge. Based on the hotel concept, the concierge role covers a wide range of activities from booking taxis, restaurants and theatre to rail, airport and hotel enquiries etc.

For further information contact:

Ray Alcock
Tel: 020 7288 6272
Mobile: 07968 801319
Email: raya@businessdesigncentre.co.uk

CONFERENCES (Organisers)

The Centre is equipped with a fully air conditioned Conference Centre featuring a 450 seat auditorium, with raked seating and a further 8 Conference Suites with capacities from 10 - 250. To discuss your requirements please contact your Project Manager.

Organisers must finalise their requirements for Conference Rooms at least 3 months prior to their event. The BDC reserves the right to let any available Conference Rooms after this deadline.

CONGESTION CHARGE (Organisers & Exhibitors)

The Business Design Centre falls just outside the Central London Congestion charge boundary. Some routes to the Centre will be affected by the charge, which has been set at £8.00 applying from 0700 to 1830 hours during Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Please check with the charge boundary information on the government website http://www.cclondon.com/ or further information can also be found on the BDC’s website (http://www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk/)

CRÈCHE (Organisers)

Nipperbout Active Childcare
6 Lords
Singleborough
Buckinghamshire, MK17 ORB
Tel: and Fax: 01296 712 658
(Registered with the London Borough of Islington)

CUSTOMS & EXCISE (Organisers)

H M Customs & Excise
Dorset House
Stamford Street
London SE1 9PY
Tel: 020 7928 3344 - Excise Department
Fax: 020 7202 4131 - Excise Department

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