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Provision of Marquees and Stretch Tents for ACBCBC Events within the Tourism, Arts and Culture Department

ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jun 2026 at 15:13

Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council focuses on the provision of marquees and stretch tents for events organised by their Tourism, Arts and Culture Department. This procurement falls under the services category and follows an open procurement method, which is below the threshold for open competition. The contract, awarded to Ar-Marquees, was signed on 27th May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2026 and ending on 31st May 2027, with an option to extend for one more year. The project is based in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those skilled in providing temporary structures such as tents and associated equipment. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to handle such demands are well-positioned to benefit. The ability to scale operations to accommodate additional events is crucial, as highlighted in the tender requirements. Furthermore, the contract's potential extension offers sustained engagement and a chance for businesses to establish a long-term relationship with a public authority in a growing tourism and arts sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Marquees and Stretch Tents 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 marquees, stretch tents and associated equipment 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for one further year subject to performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052034-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts

39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment

39522000 - Tarpaulins, sails for boats, sailboards or land craft, awnings, sunblinds, tents and camping goods

39522530 - Tents

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,467 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AR-MARQUEES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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