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title: "Tender 17/2026 - Event Staging and Auxiliary Services for Newry, Mourne & Down District Council Events"
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# Tender 17/2026 - Event Staging and Auxiliary Services for Newry, Mourne & Down District Council Events

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b5cf

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting tenders for the procurement of Event Staging and Auxiliary Services to support its events. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions required by 8th July 2026 at 13:00 BST. The contract, which is valued at £263,070 gross, covers event services across the United Kingdom and is conducted under an open method within a light-touch regime. Key responsibilities for the appointed supplier include setting up staging structures, temporary infrastructure, and providing technical support, with the contract set to commence on 11th August 2026 and potentially extendable until 2030.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in event services seeking to expand their footprint in public sector projects. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability recognised in the contract. The open competition presents a chance for businesses that can deliver professional and high-quality services, which include event planning, compliance, and audience engagement support. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a company's portfolio and credibility in the competitive event services industry.

## Notice

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (the Council) is inviting tenders from suitably experienced suppliers for the provision of Event Staging and Auxiliary Services to support the delivery of Council events. This will include, but is not limited to, staging structures, temporary infrastructure and associated technical support services. Through the provision of a professional, reliable and high-quality service, the appointed supplier will play a critical role in the safe, compliant and successful planning, setup, operation and dismantling of event infrastructure, contributing to the overall delivery and audience experience of Council events.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056593-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2026 - 10 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £219,225 |
| Lots value | £219,225 |
| 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 | BT34 2QU |
| 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 | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 11:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056593-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056593-2026
  16th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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