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title: "ID 6621980 - DAERA - Strategic Communications Branch - Exhibition Design, Production/Print and Custom Build for the NI Government Departments Exhibition at Balmoral Show May 2027"
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# ID 6621980 - DAERA - Strategic Communications Branch - Exhibition Design, Production/Print and Custom Build for the NI Government Departments Exhibition at Balmoral Show May 2027

Buyer: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0786bb

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## Summary

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is seeking exhibition design, production, printing and custom-build services for the Northern Ireland Government Departments’ exhibition at the Balmoral Show. The work covers the exhibition at Balmoral Park, within the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society Showgrounds at the Maze, Lisburn, County Antrim. It combines creative design with the practical production and construction of an exhibition space, alongside services to support its presentation at the show. The requirement is for a government departments’ exhibition, rather than general show organisation alone. The procurement is managed centrally by CPD’s Supplies and Services Division for the department.

The buyer invited tenders through an open procedure. Suppliers were asked to submit tenders electronically; the enquiry deadline was 9 November 2026 at 15:00, and the tender deadline was 16 November 2026 at 15:00. The estimated contract value is £360,000 excluding VAT (£432,000 including VAT). The initial contract period runs from 7 December 2026 to 6 December 2027, with options for two further one-year extensions, potentially taking it to 6 December 2029. There is one lot, and the opportunity is marked as suitable for SMEs. Evaluation gives 50% to total price and 50% to quality: design concept 25%, methodology 10%, delivery team and relevant experience 10%, and contract management and contingency arrangements 5%.

This opportunity is suited to suppliers able to bring exhibition design together with production, print and custom-build delivery. The evaluation places particular emphasis on the strength of the design concept, so bidders need to demonstrate creative capability as well as the ability to turn a proposal into a finished exhibition. A credible delivery methodology and an appropriately experienced team are also important. Suppliers should be prepared to explain how they will manage the contract and deal with contingencies, not just present a design. The requirement spans several connected service areas, making coordinated delivery a relevant strength. The buyer marks the single lot as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so smaller suppliers may find it relevant if they can demonstrate the required technical capability and team experience.

## Notice

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) requires the production and supply of services for the Northern Ireland Government Departments' Exhibition at the Balmoral Show in 2027. The exhibition will be sited in Balmoral Park, Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) Showgrounds at the Maze, Lisburn, Co Antrim. The first show is expected to take place from 19 to 22 May 2027, with the following two shows scheduled for mid-May 2028 and 2029. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial period of one (1) year expected to commence November 2026 with options to extend for two (2) further periods one year each, covering the Balmoral Shows in 2028 and 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096626-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2026 - 6 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | 2029-10-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| 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 | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Postcode area | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
- 45212312 - Exhibition centre construction work
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 79930000 - Specialty design services
- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
- 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2026 at 14:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096626-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096626-2026
  13th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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