This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jun 2026 at 13:55

Award

21 May 2026 at 10:52

Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council has awarded a contract titled "T2720 Hire of Marquees and associated equipment" to North Down Marquees Limited. This procurement, categorised under the services industry, focuses on providing a comprehensive arrangement for the hiring, delivery, erection, dismantling and collection of various marquees and associated equipment for events managed by the Council throughout the year in Belfast, UK. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, emphasising competition and transparency. The agreement, signed on 2nd June 2026, is initially active until 1st June 2027, with options to extend the duration for an additional two years. The legal framework governing the procurement is aligned with the UK Procurement Act 2023.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in event management and equipment hire. It extends an opportunity for businesses to provide services such as installation and assembly of prefabricated structures, including tents and related goods. Eligible businesses that demonstrate capabilities in providing quality services and adhering to health and safety standards are well-suited to compete in future procurements facilitated under this framework. Additionally, the flexibility to scale offerings as per the Council's evolving requirements may result in further project opportunities within the regional events sector.

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Notice Title

T2720 Hire of Marquees and associated equipment

Notice Description

This Contract covers the hire, delivery, erection, dismantling and collection of a wide range of marquees and associated equipment for Council events throughout the year. It includes multiple marquee types, furniture, flooring, lighting and supplementary items, delivered to required standards across planned and ad-hoc events. The Contractor must provide all labour, transport, materials and reporting, comply with all Health & Safety and social value requirements, and work collaboratively with the Council to meet event needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council reserves the right to purchase additional marquees, equipment, furniture, labour and event-related services, and to add or remove events or locations in line with operational requirements. Additional Council-managed venues or affiliated organisations may also call off from the contract where required.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 year period (1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051957-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

39522500 - Textile camping goods

39522530 - Tents

45223800 - Assembly and erection of prefabricated structures

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-03-05

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH DOWN MARQUEES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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