Tender

The Supply of Event Equipment for Community and Voluntary Events

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council focuses on the supply of event equipment for community and voluntary events within the council area in the United Kingdom. This active tender falls under the services industry category, specifically covering recreational, cultural, and sporting services, as well as the hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment. The selective procurement method employs a competitive flexible procedure comprising Stage One Eligibility Criteria and Stage Two Technical Response and Price. Interested parties must note the deadline for tender submission by 1st July 2026, with the contract award expected by 17th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and may be extended annually until 31st July 2029, contingent on satisfactory performance and funding availability.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in event equipment supply, including crowd control barriers, waste bins, tables, chairs, staging, generators, and portable toilets. Companies with expertise in community and social services will find this an ideal opportunity to expand into public sector contracts. The provision of marquee lighting and other event-related services also creates scope for businesses in the lighting and electrical sectors to contribute. Companies wishing to bid must prepare to engage in an electronic auction, ensuring their proposals highlight company and personnel experience, coupled with a robust service delivery methodology. This tender is an excellent venture for firms seeking to enhance their portfolio with public service engagements.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Event Equipment for Community and Voluntary Events

Notice Description

Provision of the following event equipment for a range of community & voluntary events based within the Council area, as and when required: * Crowd Control Barriers * Event Waste Bins * Tables and Chairs * Staging * Generators * Marquees /Gazebos * Marquee Lighting * Portable Toilets

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: subject to review after the first year the contract may be extended for a further 2 periods of 12 months until 31st July 2029. Any extension may be subject to further approval by Council Committee, availability of funding and satisfactory performance by the Contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052068-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£648,800 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£648,800 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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