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T2637 Campsite for Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann Belfast 2026

Belfast City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 10:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

31 Mar 2026 at 15:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 11:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council is overseeing the procurement of a campsite for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann event, scheduled for August 2026 in Belfast City. This procurement, classified under camping-site services, falls under the public authority of sub-central government regulations within Northern Ireland. The current stage of the procurement is complete, with the contract awarded and signed to begin on 31st March 2026, continuing until 29th March 2027. Expressions of interest were required by 28th November 2025, and prospective bidders were invited to engage through a competitive flexible procedure. The total contract value stands at £2,040,000 GBP, with potential options for extension subject to approvals and performance evaluations. The procurement method used is selective, following the principles of the light touch regime to include flexibility in contract options and additional services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in camping site services and non-hotel accommodation, particularly those looking to expand their influence within the hospitality and events sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete, given the procurement's emphasis on flexibility and engagement. Businesses offering catering services, as well as those equipped to handle large-scale event accommodations, can benefit from participating in this project. The involvement in such a high-profile event will provide significant exposure and a chance to showcase capabilities in managing large crowd accommodations, catering, and related services. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate strong quality, cost-effectiveness, and social value will have an advantageous position in future opportunities with Belfast City Council. Nord Events Ltd, an SME, has already been awarded the contract, highlighting the scope for SMEs to secure contracts in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T2637 Campsite for Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann Belfast 2026

Notice Description

Belfast City Council invites expressions of interest 'EOIs' from suitably qualified and experienced providers 'Bidders' for the provision of a campsite for the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann event in Belfast City in August 2026. Bidders are asked to email their EOI to cps@belfastcity.gov.uk no later than Friday 28th November 2025. Upon receipt of your EOI, Bidders will be issued a Project Brief document setting out the requirement in more detail and will be asked to re-confirm that they are still interested in participating in the procurement exercise following consideration of the Project Brief. Bidders who re-confirm their interest in line with the instructions set out in the Project Brief will then be added to a list select Bidders who will then be involved in further stages of the procurement. Further stages are yet to be determined and may be dictated by the level of interest from the market but at this stage will likely include: Stage 1 - Engagement with interested Bidders to better under capability and capacity to help scope the requirement Stage 2 - A competitive tendering stage

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Sufficient flexibility will be included in the contract documents to cover all associated services and contingencies.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e133
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033618-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55200000 - Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation

55220000 - Camping-site services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,040,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,040,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Nord Events Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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