Examination Desk

Examination Desk available for hire, featuring a sturdy folding frame and durable laminate top, perfect for large-scale academic testing and assessments.

Product Description

The examination desk features a durable laminate wooden top supported by a sturdy, folding metal frame. Designed for high-volume deployments, this unit is lightweight and allows for efficient storage and transport between venues. Its compact footprint provides a reliable individual workspace for candidates while maintaining a professional appearance in any formal setting.

Events and uses

Large-scale academic assessments in sports halls or temporary testing centres.
Professional certification exams conducted by independent training providers.
Quiet-study zones or individual workstations for corporate workshops.
Recruitment assessment days requiring dedicated writing space for multiple candidates.

Setup and use

Unfold the legs and lock the safety clips into position on a level floor. Space desks at least one metre apart to allow candidates room to move. Stack folded units vertically on pallets or trolleys for efficient storage between exam sessions.

Cleaning and return

Enjoy your event without worrying about post-celebration cleanup. Our convenient "send it back dirty" service lets you leave the mess to us. Simply remove any leftover food debris, and we'll handle the thorough cleaning, ensuring your rented commercial catering equipment is returned in excellent condition.

Cleaning commercial catering equipment after extensive use can be challenging, especially with components like water baths, steamers, and cooking vessels. Rather than spending time scrubbing, for an additional 25% of the hire price, you can leave the cleaning to us. Simply wipe off any food debris or liquid, and we'll handle the rest, ensuring a hassle-free experience for you.

How does delivery work?

Working out delivery costs is easy with Expo Hire — simply use our carriage calculator to find which of our branches is near to you. Tap your postcode in and it will confirm whether we cover that postcode, which of our 11 branches is closest to you, the cost for delivery from that branch, and any possible extra charges.

Once you have filled your basket and confirmed your delivery dates and postcode in the checkout, we will show you an itemised cost for delivery so you know exactly what you are paying for before you place your order.

Want to know when your delivery is coming? You can track your driver using our real-time maps on the day of delivery and collection. Simply enter your postcode and order number on our order tracking page and find out when our driver will arrive. We also send an automated text with a tracking link on the day.

Specifications

Top	Laminate wood
Legs	Metal, folding
Weight	Lightweight
Storage	Stackable

Frequently Asked Questions

How many desks fit in a standard school sports hall?: A standard four-court sports hall accommodates approximately 250 desks when placed at regulation one-metre intervals.
What are the dimensions of the desk surface?: The desktop measures 60cm by 60cm, providing sufficient space for A3 exam papers and a pencil case.
Do these desks require specific chairs?: The 71cm height fits any standard height event chair or classroom chair.
Can these desks support heavy equipment?: The frame supports a static load of 20kg, which accommodates laptops and textbooks for training sessions.

Technical

Width	600 mm
Height	720 mm
Length	600 mm
Weight	4 kg

Standard 60cm by 60cm surface area
Durable laminate top with folding metal frame
Ideal for large-scale academic exams and assessments

FAQs

What is the price including VAT?: This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £5^.10 each for a standard 3 day hire at checkout.
As primarily a business-to-business supplier we advertise our prices ex-VAT as most businesses will be able to reclaim the VAT amount.

Do you offer discounts for if the item is hired for less than 3 Days?: No. We recommend a minimum hire period of 3 days to provide enough time for set-up and break-down of your event, and to make sure that problems such as traffic or adverse weather conditions do not impact on your event. If you want to hire for a shorter period than this then we cannot offer a discount.

Do you offer discounts for Long Term Hire?

Yes, after the standard hire perion of 3 Days you will be charged £0.85 per extra day up to day 7, £0.64 per extra day up to day 28 and £0.43 per extra day after that.

Days Hire	Cost (ex-VAT)
1	£4^.25
2	£4^.25
3	£4^.25
5	£5^.95
7	£7^.65
14	£12^.11
21	£16^.57
35	£24^.01

How much security deposit do you charge?: Nothing! Unlike most of our competitors, rather than charging a large deposit, we provide a FREE 'minor deposit waiver' scheme to cover minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage and loss will be invoiced at 10 times the standard hire price of the relevant items. Please read our terms and conditions for full details.

How much do you charge for delivery?: There is a minimum charge of £40.00 for a distance up to 10 miles each way.
After that we charge £1.00 per mile each way and an additional £40.00 for each journey on a weekend or bank holiday.
We calculate the distance using driving directions from our local base to your event postcode, so it is important that you provide the correct delivery address at checkout.
You can use our Carriage Calculator to get a full quote.

Can I choose a specified Time Slot?: We make deliveries anytime between 8am and 8pm, however we can offer early (8am - 1pm) or late (12 noon - 6pm) slots for an additional cost calculated at checkout.
We can not guarantee more specific times unless you pay for a dedicated driver. This is individually priced on request and are subject to availability.

Can I collect from you warehouse rather than pay for delivery?: No. To ensure that your products arrive safely and correctly we offer a delivery and collection service only.

Do you have a showroom where I can view the products before ordering?: No. As we are an online-only you can view all of our products on our website. To keep our prices as low as posssible our warehouses are not open to the public.