| BUILD-UP | HALL OPEN | ACCESS FOR … |
| Friday 6 May | 0800hrs – 1400hrs | Floorcovering commences and delivery of machinery as per schedule (to be confirmed through ILS) All deliveries must be pre-booked and scheduled with ILS in order to gain access |
| 1400hrs – 2200hrs | Scheduled delivery of machinery continues plus All deliveries must be pre-booked and scheduled with ILS in order to gain access | |
| Saturday 7 May | 0800hrs – 2200hrs | Space Only construction plus delivery of machinery exhibits continues. Contractors should check that all services have been pulled through in the correct position before they start to build the stand. Any vehicles unloading with be required to pre-book a time slot via the NEC’s Event Delivery System powered by Voyage Control. |
| Sunday 8 May | 0800hrs – 2200hrs | Space Only construction plus delivery of machinery exhibits continues. Contractors should check that all services have been pulled through in the correct position before they start to build the stand. Any vehicles unloading with be required to pre-book a time slot via the NEC’s Event Delivery System powered by Voyage Control. |
| Monday 9 May | 0800hrs – 2200hrs | Shell Scheme ready for exhibitors to begin interior display. All stands to be complete, litter and stand construction materials to be removed from the halls by 1800hrs. Stand dressing only after this time. Please note: last access to the hall will be 2000hrs Any vehicles unloading with be required to pre-book a time slot via the NEC’s Event Delivery System powered by Voyage Control. On this day the deposit system is also in operation. |
Work outside these hours will not be allowed. In emergency situations eg unavoidable delays due to circumstance outside the contractor’s control, an hourly charge per stand of £52 per hour until 2200 hours and £92 per hour between 2200 hours and midnight will need to be made on-site to the organisers only to cover staffing and administration costs. The Organisers will have to pass this cost to the exhibitor / contractor concerned. Please note depending on timing we cannot guarantee that sufficient amount of required support, from the venue, Health & Safety Officer etc can be provided. We therefore require all exhibitors and contractors to ensure that space only stands are designed to be completed in the time available.
| OPEN PERIOD | HALL OPEN | SHOW OPEN HOURS |
| Tuesday 10 May | 0800 – 1800hrs | 1000 – 1700hrs |
| Wednesday 11 May | 0800 – 2100hrs | 1000 – 2000hrs |
| Thursday 12 May | 0800 – 2200hrs | 1000 – 1600hrs |
| BREAKDOWN | HALL OPEN | ACCESS FOR … |
| Thursday 12 May | 1700hrs – 2200hrs | Cars and small vans should park in the outer car parks on arrival until the show has closed and they will then be given direct access through the nominated Gate. (They will not be able to queue at the Gate). Breakdown begins at approx. 1700hrs, once visitors have cleared the halls. Contractors will not be allowed access for breakdown until all it is deemed safe to do so. Once we are in the breakdown phase all exhibits and portable displays should be removed from the hall. All Shell Scheme stands must be completely cleared of all products, furniture, graphics, portable displays etc. Dismantling of shell scheme stands will begin at 0800hrs on Friday 13 May. The safety of any items left behind is the responsibility of the exhibitor. It is advisable NOT to leave the stand unattended during the breakdown period. |
| Friday 13 May | 0800hrs – 1600hrs | Hall to be completely clear by 1600hrs. Exhibitors will be charged for any rubbish left by them or their contractor. Please make sure your contractor has clear instructions to remove all stand construction materials (including flooring, carpet and carpet tape). Removal of stand fittings and clearance of Space Only sites only. |
The scheduled off-loading of exhibits only from the vehicle to the stand is included as part of your stand package. However, if you do not schedule this with ILS by Friday 11 March then this will become a chargeable service. Please note that re-lifting if not included in the stand package and therefore this does need to be paid for, this cost is £50 per hour. Please contact ILS on jl@i-l-s.co.uk asap if you will require the use of a crane or forklift to unload your machinery exhibits.
Any lifting required for stand fitting is NOT part of the stand package – this is for exhibits only. Contractors are required to book and pay for any lifting required for stand fitting.
If you wish to commence stand build on Friday 6 May from 1400hrs, access to the hall will be scheduled in line with the delivery of machinery. Please contact ILS on jl@i-l-s.co.uk
DELIVERY PROCESS – Click here for a summary of the delivery process. This includes information on:
- The new online pre-booking Event Delivery System
- The Deposit System
- Hire Transport & Contractors
- Overnight Parking
- Contact details for delivery enquiries
For further details on delivery of goods, delivery of scheduled machinery, vehicle access and freight forwarding can be found in the A-Z Regulations & General Information section.
Do not leave valuables unattended at any time. Breakdown in a particularly vulnerable time so please be extra vigilant.
FIT Show is a TRADE ONLY event, persons under the age of 16 will not be admitted into the Exhibition Hall AT ANY TIME.