Tender

T2720 Hire of Marquees and associated equipment

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council has initiated a tender process named "T2720 Hire of Marquees and associated equipment," under the industry category of services. The tender involves the annual provision of a variety of marquees and associated equipment for Council events across Northern Ireland, with a focus on competitive delivery models. The open procurement process ensures robust competition, guided by Northern Irish devolved regulations. Interested parties must submit tenders electronically by 22 April 2026, with the award decision anticipated by 4 May 2026. The contracting period is slated to begin on 1 June 2026 and may extend up to May 2029, offering flexibility in terms of the scope of events and locations catered.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marquee hire, installation services, and event management. It is ideally suited to companies with substantial experience in quality delivery and social value contributions. The Council is seeking proposals that demonstrate strong cost-effectiveness and quality standards, with an emphasis on encouraging participation from SMEs and VCSEs. The scope for awarding further marquee and event-related services in line with evolving operational needs presents additional prospects for growth and strategic partnerships, making this an attractive opportunity for suitably equipped suppliers looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

T2720 Hire of Marquees and associated equipment

Notice Description

This Contract is for the delivery, erection, dismantling and collection of a wide variety of marquees (range of sizes and types i.e. traditional, pagodas, stretch tent, gazebos etc) including furniture and supplementary items for Council events annually.

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/019856-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-03-05

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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