---
title: "260019 Temporary Sound, Lighting and Audio-Visual Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d21"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# 260019 Temporary Sound, Lighting and Audio-Visual Services

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d21

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast seeks to appoint a supplier for providing temporary sound, lighting, and audio-visual services for VIP events, including graduation ceremonies. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically installation services for electrical and audio-visual equipment. Located in Belfast, the procurement follows an open procedure and has entered the tender stage as of 28 April 2026. The deadline for tender submissions is 25 May 2026, with the award period concluding on 17 June 2026. Interested parties can submit electronic bids in English, and the successful contract will commence on 1 October 2026, potentially extending up to September 2031, depending on performance reviews.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in audio-visual installations, technical support, and event management services. Companies equipped to handle varying scales of operations for virtual and hybrid events would be particularly well-suited to compete. The substantial contract value of £350,000, with potential extension for up to four additional years, makes it a lucrative prospect. Companies with expertise in lighting rigs, sound systems, broadcast-quality recording, and contingency planning are encouraged to apply, bringing advancement and visibility in supporting high-profile university events.

## Notice

Queen's University wish to appoint a Supplier to fulfil its requirements for the Provision of Temporary Sound, Lighting and Audio-Visual Services associated with key VIP events organised within Queen's, including its Graduation ceremonies. The appointed Supplier will be required to provide a professional and comprehensive lighting and audio-visual service, of a varying scale across a range of venues, in order to support these events. Services will include, but are not limited to, the provision and support of lighting rigs/spotlights, projection equipment, sound systems, broadcast quality recording, video services, support for virtual or hybrid events and technical support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract shall be for a period of 1 year, subject to satisfactory annual review, with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 48 Months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038755-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | 2031-04-28 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| 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 | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| 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 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
- 51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment
- 51313000 - Installation services of sound equipment
- 51314000 - Installation services of video equipment

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 14:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038755-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038755-2026
  28th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
  Tender documents can be accessed via the link provided within this notice

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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