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T2738 - Provision of a Fully Integrated Waste Management Service at Fleadh Cheoil na h'Eireann 2026

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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Award

22 May 2026 at 15:02

Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council, serving as the buying organisation, has concluded the procurement process for the "T2738 - Provision of a Fully Integrated Waste Management Service at Fleadh Cheoil na h'Eireann 2026". This project falls under the services industry category, specifically refuse and waste-related services. The contract was awarded to John McQuilan Contracts Limited on 22 May 2026. The procurement process utilised an open procedure to ensure transparency and accessibility. The contract period is set to commence on 5 June 2026 and conclude by 31 August 2026, with a potential extension option to cover the subsequent year's event, pending supplier performance and approvals. This initiative targets the location of Belfast, specifically in the Northern Ireland region (UKN), which aligns with Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the waste management sector, particularly those specialising in integrated waste services. With a gross contract value of £480,000, it underscores the scale of the project and the potential for future engagements due to the renewal options associated with the Fleadh Cheoil event. The open procurement method encourages participation from SMEs, making it an attractive prospect for smaller enterprises capable of delivering quality waste management services. The successful supplier will have the opportunity to propose optional enhancements, further supporting business growth through innovation and efficiency in service delivery. Businesses involved in sustainability, waste collection, and environmental services would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts.

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Notice Title

T2738 - Provision of a Fully Integrated Waste Management Service at Fleadh Cheoil na h'Eireann 2026

Notice Description

Belfast will host Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann, the world's biggest celebration of Irish music and culture, from Sunday 2 August 2026 to Sunday 9 August 2026. The Council require a fully integrated Waste Management Service at Fleadh Cheoil na h'Eireann 2026. By "fully integrated" the Council requires the successful contractor to deliver a street litter waste management service which will include the provision, installation and maintenance of bins, bin stations and bin hubs, the collection and treatment of waste from the bins and the provision of various data/reports in relation to the service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Supplier shall provide such Optional Services in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract, subject to agreement of the applicable pricing. The inclusion of Optional Services within this Specification does not place any obligation on the Council to procure such services. The Council reserves the right to activate, amend, or not utilise any of the options. * The Council may require the expansion, enhancement, or variation of services during the Contract Term. Such requirements may be exercised as options where they fall within the scope of this Specification and the original procurement. Any such options shall be delivered in accordance with the agreed pricing and service standards. * The Council may request additional capacity, equipment, or staffing beyond the core requirement. * The supplier may propose optional enhancements or value-added services that improve quality, sustainability, efficiency, or user experience. Any proposed enhancements must be clearly costed and remain within the scope of the procurement. * The contract will be for one year with a possibility to extend for a further year, subject to satisfactory performance of the supplier and necessary approvals. Note - The Council may opt to provide those services indicated by (**) throughout the specification document.

Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Contract to cover the same event in 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048182-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN MCQUILAN CONTRACTS

Further Information

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