---
title: "RFQ 2025/18 - Technical Support for Down Arts Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059501"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2025-09-05"
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# RFQ 2025/18 - Technical Support for Down Arts Centre

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059501

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD), located in Newry, UK, has initiated an open procurement process under the tender ID CA16417 for the provision of technical support services at the Down Arts Centre. This requirement is for a 2-year period, focusing on theatre, audio, and systems technical support. The tender falls under the services category with a specific interest in the sound technician domain (CPV code: 92370000), and supports both SMEs and VCSEs. The total contract value is estimated at £33,600 GBP. The submission deadline is set for 26th September 2025, with the contract period scheduled to start on 13th October 2025 and conclude on 12th October 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in technical support for the arts, particularly those with experience in theatre and audio systems. The open competition format allows for broad participation, encouraging small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises to apply. Companies capable of delivering high-quality technical services at competitive costs are well-suited to compete for this contract, with the award criteria weighting cost at 60% and quality at 40%. Engaging with this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and presence in the public sector services market.

## Notice

NMDDC 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 DAC which require varying levels of technical support. 1. theatre technical, 2. audio technical and 3. systems technical.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054309-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | £28,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92370000 - Sound technician

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 13:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054309-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054309-2025
  5th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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