Tender

Management of pop-up stalls and site build for Council events

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting tenders for the management, installation, operation, and dismantling of Council-owned temporary pop-up market stalls for various events between March 2026 and March 2027. This procurement falls under the services category, with a contract value of GBP 52,800. The tender process is open and will be awarded based on 40% quality and 60% cost. The procurement method is below threshold - open competition and the Council may offer two one-year extensions contingent on satisfactory performance. Relevant events include the St Patrick’s Day Festival, City of Derry Jazz Festival, and the Foyle Maritime Festival, among others. Tenders must be submitted by 6th March 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 20th February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses experienced in event management, particularly those specialising in temporary structure installations and event logistics. Companies offering transport services or vehicle hire with a driver may also find this contract suitable given the associated requirements. Organisations capable of managing logistical operations across multiple high-profile events can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and establish a relationship with a significant public authority in Northern Ireland. The successful contractor will have the potential to extend the contract up to 2029, providing long-term collaboration and business stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Management of pop-up stalls and site build for Council events

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) invite written tenders from suitably experienced and competent organisations for the management, installation, operation and dismantling of Council-owned temporary demountable structures (pop-up market stalls) at Council-led events. DCSDC delivers an annual programme of public outdoor events across the council district. The successful contractor will be responsible for the safe transport, management, build, dismantling and cleaning of council-owned pop-up market stalls and associated equipment (walls, gutters, leg clamps and weights/ ballasts). This contract will support Council events delivered between March 2026 and March 2027, with potential extensions as outlined in CfT documents Scheduled Council-led Events Programme The events programme may include, but is not limited to: St Patrick's Day Festival, Northwest Angling Fair, City of Derry Jazz Festival, Strabane/Lifford Half Marathon, Summer Jamm Festival, Waterside Half Marathon, Halloween Carnival Celebrations, Christmas Lights Switch-On and Celebrations, Foyle Maritime Festival (Biennial). Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Council may grant 2 1year extensions subject to satisfactory performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010965-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
£52,800 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 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
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
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)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

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