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title: "T2720 Hire of Marquees and associated equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0662e6"
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# T2720 Hire of Marquees and associated equipment

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662e6

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## Summary

Belfast City Council has awarded a contract titled "T2720 Hire of Marquees and associated equipment" to North Down Marquees Limited. This procurement, categorised under the services industry, focuses on providing a comprehensive arrangement for the hiring, delivery, erection, dismantling and collection of various marquees and associated equipment for events managed by the Council throughout the year in Belfast, UK. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, emphasising competition and transparency. The agreement, signed on 2nd June 2026, is initially active until 1st June 2027, with options to extend the duration for an additional two years. The legal framework governing the procurement is aligned with the UK Procurement Act 2023.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in event management and equipment hire. It extends an opportunity for businesses to provide services such as installation and assembly of prefabricated structures, including tents and related goods. Eligible businesses that demonstrate capabilities in providing quality services and adhering to health and safety standards are well-suited to compete in future procurements facilitated under this framework. Additionally, the flexibility to scale offerings as per the Council's evolving requirements may result in further project opportunities within the regional events sector.

## Notice

This Contract covers the hire, delivery, erection, dismantling and collection of a wide range of marquees and associated equipment for Council events throughout the year. It includes multiple marquee types, furniture, flooring, lighting and supplementary items, delivered to required standards across planned and ad-hoc events. The Contractor must provide all labour, transport, materials and reporting, comply with all Health & Safety and social value requirements, and work collaboratively with the Council to meet event needs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council reserves the right to purchase additional marquees, equipment, furniture, labour and event-related services, and to add or remove events or locations in line with operational requirements. Additional Council-managed venues or affiliated organisations may also call off from the contract where required.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 year period (1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051957-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | 2029-03-05 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £380,000 |
| Lots value | £380,000 |
| Awards value | £380,000 |
| Contracts value | £380,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTH DOWN MARQUEES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 39522500 - Textile camping goods
- 39522530 - Tents
- 45223800 - Assembly and erection of prefabricated structures
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 13:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051957-2026
- 21 May 2026 at 10:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046980-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 11:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019856-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051957-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046980-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019856-2026
  5th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://e-sourcingni.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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