Tender 17/2026 - Event Staging and Auxiliary Services for Newry, Mourne & Down District Council Events

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting tenders for the procurement of Event Staging and Auxiliary Services to support its events. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions required by 8th July 2026 at 13:00 BST. The contract, which is valued at £263,070 gross, covers event services across the United Kingdom and is conducted under an open method within a light-touch regime. Key responsibilities for the appointed supplier include setting up staging structures, temporary infrastructure, and providing technical support, with the contract set to commence on 11th August 2026 and potentially extendable until 2030.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in event services seeking to expand their footprint in public sector projects. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability recognised in the contract. The open competition presents a chance for businesses that can deliver professional and high-quality services, which include event planning, compliance, and audience engagement support. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a company's portfolio and credibility in the competitive event services industry.

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Notice Title

Tender 17/2026 - Event Staging and Auxiliary Services for Newry, Mourne & Down District Council Events

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (the Council) is inviting tenders from suitably experienced suppliers for the provision of Event Staging and Auxiliary Services to support the delivery of Council events. This will include, but is not limited to, staging structures, temporary infrastructure and associated technical support services. Through the provision of a professional, reliable and high-quality service, the appointed supplier will play a critical role in the safe, compliant and successful planning, setup, operation and dismantling of event infrastructure, contributing to the overall delivery and audience experience of Council events.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056593-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£219,225 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£219,225 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 10 Aug 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
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2QU
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)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

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