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CA16417 - RFQ 2025/18 - Technical Support for Down Arts Centre

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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AwardUpdate

20 Nov 2025 at 16:27

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CA16417 - RFQ 2025/18 - Technical Support for Down Arts Centre" was conducted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. This process falls under the services category in the sound technician industry. The open procedure method was used, with key dates including the tender period ending on 16th November 2025, and the contract period spanning from 17th November 2025 to 16th November 2027. The buyer, based in Newry, England, sought technical support in theatre, audio, and systems for performances at Down Arts Centre, underlining a completed procurement stage with the final award made on 20th November 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical support, particularly SMEs as the process is well-suited to smaller businesses. With a contract value of GBP 33,600, the procurement could offer substantial business growth for companies in the sound technology field capable of providing theatre, audio, and systems technical services. Companies that are agile, with expertise in managing diverse technical roles, are well-positioned to benefit from such an opportunity, as marked by the successful bid from Mark Thompson.

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Notice Title

CA16417 - RFQ 2025/18 - Technical Support for Down Arts Centre

Notice Description

Newry Mourne & Down District Council wish to engage suitably qualified and experienced technician support for a 2-year period to provide the below 3 classes of technical support in order to service the variety of shows programmed in Down Arts Centre which require varying levels of technical support. 1. theatre technical, 2. audio technical and 3. systems technical. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16417. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16417 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f125ef1-412b-4971-9039-8489a48b2a27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf97105c-20f6-434c-9a24-be67e8ee16d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92370000 - Sound technician

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARK THOMPSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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