Official UK procurement notice
Tender 16/2026 - Public Address & Lighting Systems for NMDDC Events Department
Authority: Newry Mourne & Down District Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe contract will encompass, but is not limited to, the supply, installation, operation and removal of professional sound reinforcement systems, stage and architectural lighting, control systems, and all associated technical infrastructure required to deliver high-quality event production. The successful supplier will also be expected to provide experienced technical personnel to manage all aspects of audio and lighting delivery, including design, setup, live operation, and de-rig.
Through the delivery of a professional, reliable, and high-quality service, the appointed supplier will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and successful execution of event production requirements. This includes adherence to all relevant health and safety standards, technical specifications, and event schedules, while contributing to an engaging and high-quality audience experience across a diverse programme of Council events.
The supplier will be required to work collaboratively with Council officers, event managers, and other contractors to ensure seamless integration with wider event infrastructure and production elements.
CPV: Event services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£317,573
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Price
- Quality
- Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Light touch regime
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 19 Jun 2026, 09:51 BST
- Last source update
- 24 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST
- Authority reference
CA18086- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-057872- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8aeFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 10 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 6 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
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Timeline
19 Jun 2026 → 24 Aug 2026 · 5 dates- Tender notice published126 days ago19 Jun 2026, 09:51 BST
- Clarification questions by109 days ago6 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline105 days ago10 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
- Contract starts73 days ago11 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published60 days ago24 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 Jun 2026- Tender notice published19 Jun 2026, 09:51 BSTUK4
- Contract details notice published24 Aug 2026, 15:03 BSTUK7
- Status changed to complete24 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCusker Pro Audio ltdSME | £381,088 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Tender 16/2026 - Public Address & Lighting Systems for NMDDC Events Department · McCusker Pro Audio ltdSME
- Signed
- 5 Aug 2026
- Value
- £381,088
- Period
- 11 Aug 2026 – 10 Aug 2028 · up to 10 Aug 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 12 months)
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- MCCUSKER PRO-AUDIO LTDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender