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DfE - Invest NI - Framework for Design and Construction of Exhibition Stands

Invest Northern Ireland

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 09:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Dec 2025 at 12:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 16:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Invest Northern Ireland, as the buyer organisation, has completed a procurement process for establishing a framework for the design and construction of exhibition stands. The procurement, titled "DfE - Invest NI - Framework for Design and Construction of Exhibition Stands," falls within the services industry category and is aimed at supporting Northern Ireland's presence at both national and international events. The procurement follows an open procedure method and involves a framework agreement with the potential to extend the contract for up to four years, depending on supplier performance and budget availability. Key dates include the awarding of the contract on 7th January 2026, with the contract period beginning on 26th January 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027, covering locations within the United Kingdom and internationally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the exhibition stand design and construction industry, particularly for those capable of providing services for events across the British Isles, Europe, and globally, including regions like Asia Pacific, Americas, India, Middle East & Africa. The procurement process has resulted in the appointment of multiple suppliers, including YNG Media Group Limited, JNM Exhibition Services Limited, and Open Exhibitions Limited, each contributing their expertise in exhibition equipment and services. The framework allows for the rotational allocation of projects or secondary competitions among suppliers, offering opportunities for growth, especially among SMEs with experience in account and project management, contract management, and methodologies that prioritise social value.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfE - Invest NI - Framework for Design and Construction of Exhibition Stands

Notice Description

Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI - the Buyer) is the business development agency for Northern Ireland and is sponsored by the Department for the Economy (DfE). Its aim is to grow the Northern Ireland economy by helping businesses to compete internationally and by attracting new investment into Northern Ireland. To facilitate a physical or virtual Northern Ireland presence at selected national and international events, Invest NI wishes to establish a Framework for the provision of Exhibition Stand Design and Construction of its Northern Ireland presence at these events (physical and/or virtual).

Lot Information

British Isles & Europe

Provision of Exhibition Stand Design and Construction in British Isles & Europe.

Renewal: Options to extend for 3 further periods of 12 months, 12 months and 9 months respectively, maximum 4 years, subject to satisfactory performance of the Suppliers and subject to Invest NI budget availability.

Rest of World including: Asia Pacific, Americas, India, Middle East & Africa

Provision of Exhibition Stand Design and Construction for Rest of World including: Asia Pacific, Americas, India, Middle East & Africa

Renewal: Options to extend for 3 further periods of 12 months, 12 months and 9 months respectively, maximum 4 years, subject to satisfactory performance of the Suppliers and subject to Invest NI budget availability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002919-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

39154000 - Exhibition equipment

39154100 - Exhibition stands

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Invest Northern Ireland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7ES
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

JNM EXHIBITION SERVICES LIMITED

OPEN EXHIBITIONS LIMITED

YNG MEDIA GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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