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Provision of PA, Staging and Lighting for ACBCBC Events within the Tourism, Arts and Culture Department

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 10:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, aiming to secure the services of experienced companies for the provision of public address systems, staging, and lighting for its events within the Tourism, Arts and Culture Department. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with an open competition procurement method targeting below-threshold services. Tender submissions must be completed electronically by 24th April 2026, with services set to commence on 1st May 2026. The main industry categories include public address systems, lighting equipment, event services, and stage construction, with locations in Northern Ireland as governed by the Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, PA systems, lighting, and staging. It is particularly suited for companies that can not only meet the existing requirements but can also offer additional capacity for events that may be added during the contract term. With a contract value of £170,000 and potential renewal, the tender presents a lucrative opportunity for qualified suppliers who can deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Businesses with a strong track record in similar public sector contracts and the capability to deliver large-scale events should find this a compelling opportunity to expand their footprint in the Northern Ireland market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of PA, Staging and Lighting for ACBCBC Events within the Tourism, Arts and Culture Department

Notice Description

Tender submissions are being sought from experienced and highly professional companies for the provision of PA, Staging and Lighting for the Councils Tourism Arts and Culture Departments annual events. These are all subject to change, and it is also possible that additional events may be added during the course of the contract term, where required. This must be considered by Tenderers as part of their tender submission, and capacity must be available to support additional events. Further information available within Documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One extension option of 1 further year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067621
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028361-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

31527260 - Lighting systems

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

45237000 - Stage construction works

48952000 - Public address systems

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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
ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
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)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Further Information

Notice Documents

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