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

Belfast City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 13:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 May 2026 at 16:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 15:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council has engaged in a public procurement process for the provision of a "Fully Integrated Waste Management Service" at Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann 2026. This event, celebrated as the world's largest festival of Irish music and culture, will be held in Belfast from 2nd to 9th August 2026. Under an open procurement method, John McQuilan Contracts Limited was awarded the contract to deliver comprehensive waste management services during the festival. The procurement process commenced with a tender period ending on 5th May 2026, and the contract was signed on 5th June 2026, set to expire on 31st December 2026, with potential renewal options. This project falls under the "services" industry category, specifically waste management, and the contract's gross value is £480,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in waste management services, particularly those looking to expand their market presence in large-scale events. The contract includes options for providing additional related services, allowing suppliers to demonstrate flexibility and added value through the expansion and optimisation of services. SMEs with expertise in refuse and waste-related services will find this tender especially suited to their offerings, given the council's emphasis on efficiency and service quality. The opportunity further supports businesses that can leverage optional enhancements to deliver improved sustainability and user experiences, which can be crucial for long-term relationship-building with public sector clients.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053335-2026
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
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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