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RFQ 2025/18 - Technical Support for Down Arts Centre

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

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05 Sep 2025 at 14:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD), located in Newry, UK, has initiated an open procurement process under the tender ID CA16417 for the provision of technical support services at the Down Arts Centre. This requirement is for a 2-year period, focusing on theatre, audio, and systems technical support. The tender falls under the services category with a specific interest in the sound technician domain (CPV code: 92370000), and supports both SMEs and VCSEs. The total contract value is estimated at £33,600 GBP. The submission deadline is set for 26th September 2025, with the contract period scheduled to start on 13th October 2025 and conclude on 12th October 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in technical support for the arts, particularly those with experience in theatre and audio systems. The open competition format allows for broad participation, encouraging small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises to apply. Companies capable of delivering high-quality technical services at competitive costs are well-suited to compete for this contract, with the award criteria weighting cost at 60% and quality at 40%. Engaging with this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and presence in the public sector services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ 2025/18 - Technical Support for Down Arts Centre

Notice Description

NMDDC 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 DAC which require varying levels of technical support. 1. theatre technical, 2. audio technical and 3. systems technical.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059501
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054309-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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