--- title: "The Provision of Technical Equipment Replacement at The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b52c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b52c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b52c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b52c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARMAGH BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-15" --- # The Provision of Technical Equipment Replacement at The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre Buyer: ARMAGH BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b52c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b52c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b52c.json) ## Summary Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is seeking to replace technical equipment at The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, a renowned cultural venue in Armagh City, Northern Ireland. This tender, initiated on 15th June 2026, is at the 'tender' procurement stage and is set to close on 15th July 2026. The procurement process uses a selective method referred to as a competitive flexible procedure. Key categories include electrical and electronic equipment, potentially involving items like audio and lighting systems. This initiative falls under public authority governance with devolved regulations applicable to Northern Ireland. Interested suppliers have until 8th July 2026 to submit any enquiries. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for companies specialised in electrical, electronic, and telecommunication supplies to engage in significant business expansion. The total gross amount budgeted is £286,000 for this procurement. Ideal candidates to bid include firms capable of supplying cutting-edge, energy-efficient technologies, particularly those with expertise in providing electrical machinery and communication equipment. Suppliers who can provide detailed equipment specifications and robust support services will align well with the award criteria, which emphasize technical specification, support services, and competitive pricing. ## Notice The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre is one of Northern Ireland's foremost cultural venues. Companies and artists come from all over in order to perform in Armagh City. There are expectations from these companies and from the audiences that attend, that the venue provides the best possible experiences. While the venue has endeavoured to keep up-to-date with technological advances, much of the key equipment in The Market Place is out-of-date, beyond its usable life and/or obsolete. In addition, a significant proportion of the equipment used employs dated technologies that are extremely energy inefficient. There is a significant concern that crucial elements of equipment could fail completely leading to possible performance cancellation, spend on hiring replacement equipment and reputational damage. ### Lot Information Main Auditorium PA System Replacement The purchase of a replacement PA System Replacement for the MPT Main Auditorium. Main Auditorium Generic Tungsten lighting replacement to LED Lighting, including Intelligent Lighting Fixtures The purchase of replacement of Generic Tungsten lighting to LED Lighting, including Intelligent Lighting Fixtures in the MPT Main Auditorium Replacement of Main Auditorium Audio Console The replacement of the Audio Console in the MPT Main Auditorium. Replacement of Main Auditorium Lighting Console The replacement of Main Auditorium Lighting Console Replacement of Main Auditorium HD Laser Projector, Lens, Flying Cradle and rigging The replacement of HD Laser Projector, Lens, Flying Cradle and rigging in the MPT Main Auditorium Studio Theatre Generic Tungsten lighting replacement to LED Lighting The replacement of the Studio Theatre Generic Tungsten lighting replacement to LED Lighting Replacement of Studio Audio Console The replacement of the Audio Console in the MPT Studio Replacement of Studio house Lighting Console The replacement of the house Lighting Console in the MPT Studio ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056266-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £286,000 | | Lots value | £286,000 | | 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 | ARMAGH BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | CRAIGAVON | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT64 1AL | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | | Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | | Electoral ward | Craigavon Centre | | Westminster constituency | Upper Bann | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus - 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies - 31710000 - Electronic equipment - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 15 Jun 2026 at 13:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056266-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056266-2026 15th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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