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title: "DfE - Invest NI - Framework for Design and Construction of Exhibition Stands"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce43"
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buyer: "INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND"
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# DfE - Invest NI - Framework for Design and Construction of Exhibition Stands

Buyer: INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce43

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## Summary

Invest Northern Ireland, as the buyer organisation, has completed a procurement process for establishing a framework for the design and construction of exhibition stands. The procurement, titled "DfE - Invest NI - Framework for Design and Construction of Exhibition Stands," falls within the services industry category and is aimed at supporting Northern Ireland's presence at both national and international events. The procurement follows an open procedure method and involves a framework agreement with the potential to extend the contract for up to four years, depending on supplier performance and budget availability. Key dates include the awarding of the contract on 7th January 2026, with the contract period beginning on 26th January 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027, covering locations within the United Kingdom and internationally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the exhibition stand design and construction industry, particularly for those capable of providing services for events across the British Isles, Europe, and globally, including regions like Asia Pacific, Americas, India, Middle East & Africa. The procurement process has resulted in the appointment of multiple suppliers, including YNG Media Group Limited, JNM Exhibition Services Limited, and Open Exhibitions Limited, each contributing their expertise in exhibition equipment and services. The framework allows for the rotational allocation of projects or secondary competitions among suppliers, offering opportunities for growth, especially among SMEs with experience in account and project management, contract management, and methodologies that prioritise social value.

## Notice

Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI - the Buyer) is the business development agency for Northern Ireland and is sponsored by the Department for the Economy (DfE). Its aim is to grow the Northern Ireland economy by helping businesses to compete internationally and by attracting new investment into Northern Ireland. To facilitate a physical or virtual Northern Ireland presence at selected national and international events, Invest NI wishes to establish a Framework for the provision of Exhibition Stand Design and Construction of its Northern Ireland presence at these events (physical and/or virtual).

### Lot Information

British Isles & Europe

Provision of Exhibition Stand Design and Construction in British Isles & Europe.

Renewal: Options to extend for 3 further periods of 12 months, 12 months and 9 months respectively, maximum 4 years, subject to satisfactory performance of the Suppliers and subject to Invest NI budget availability.

Rest of World including: Asia Pacific, Americas, India, Middle East & Africa

Provision of Exhibition Stand Design and Construction for Rest of World including: Asia Pacific, Americas, India, Middle East & Africa

Renewal: Options to extend for 3 further periods of 12 months, 12 months and 9 months respectively, maximum 4 years, subject to satisfactory performance of the Suppliers and subject to Invest NI budget availability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002919-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | £3,500,000 |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| Contracts value | £3,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INVEST NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7ES |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | JNM EXHIBITION SERVICES; OPEN EXHIBITIONS; YNG MEDIA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 39154100 - Exhibition stands
- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
- 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 09:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002919-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 12:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081962-2025
- 16 Oct 2025 at 15:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066030-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002919-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081962-2025
  11th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066030-2025
  16th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.jnmexhibitions.co.uk
- http://www.speak.co.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5838568
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.openexhibitions.com

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