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title: "CA16417 - RFQ 2025/18 - Technical Support for Down Arts Centre"
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# CA16417 - RFQ 2025/18 - Technical Support for Down Arts Centre

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f125ef1-412b-4971-9039-8489a48b2a27

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## Summary

The procurement process for "CA16417 - RFQ 2025/18 - Technical Support for Down Arts Centre" was conducted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. This process falls under the services category in the sound technician industry. The open procedure method was used, with key dates including the tender period ending on 16th November 2025, and the contract period spanning from 17th November 2025 to 16th November 2027. The buyer, based in Newry, England, sought technical support in theatre, audio, and systems for performances at Down Arts Centre, underlining a completed procurement stage with the final award made on 20th November 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical support, particularly SMEs as the process is well-suited to smaller businesses. With a contract value of GBP 33,600, the procurement could offer substantial business growth for companies in the sound technology field capable of providing theatre, audio, and systems technical services. Companies that are agile, with expertise in managing diverse technical roles, are well-positioned to benefit from such an opportunity, as marked by the successful bid from Mark Thompson.

## Notice

Newry Mourne & Down District Council wish to engage suitably qualified and experienced technician support for a 2-year period to provide the below 3 classes of technical support in order to service the variety of shows programmed in Down Arts Centre which require varying levels of technical support. 1. theatre technical, 2. audio technical and 3. systems technical. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16417. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16417 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf97105c-20f6-434c-9a24-be67e8ee16d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT35 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballybot |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARK THOMPSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92370000 - Sound technician

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 16:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf97105c-20f6-434c-9a24-be67e8ee16d8
- 5 Sep 2025 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf97105c-20f6-434c-9a24-be67e8ee16d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf97105c-20f6-434c-9a24-be67e8ee16d8
  5th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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