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Published 19 Jun 2026, 09:51 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Tender 16/2026 - Public Address & Lighting Systems for NMDDC Events Department

Official notice

Authority: Newry Mourne & Down District Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdLight touch regimeSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£317,573≈ £159k / year · £381,088 inc. VAT20% above published estimate
Submissions closed 10 Jul 2026awarded 5 Aug 2026
Awarded to McCusker Pro Audio ltd
Contract term 2 yrsends 10 Aug 2028 · up to 10 Aug 2031 with extensions · starts 11 Aug 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The 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 published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£317,573
Contract period: 11 Aug 2026 – 10 Aug 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 10 Aug 2031 with extensionsValue: £317,573 exc. VAT · £381,088 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Extensions allowed: Yes (3 x 12 months)

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored
Quality: 40%Price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Price
  • Quality
What this means for your bid
  • 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)
Event services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8ae Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: MultiQuote · Who buys & how to bid on MultiQuote
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free
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
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

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Timeline

19 Jun 2026 → 24 Aug 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published126 days ago
    19 Jun 2026, 09:51 BST
  2. Clarification questions by109 days ago
    6 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline105 days ago
    10 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Contract starts73 days ago
    11 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
  5. Latest notice published60 days ago
    24 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 Jun 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    19 Jun 2026, 09:51 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract details notice published
    24 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST
    UK7
  3. Status changed to complete
    24 Aug 2026, 15:03 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £381,0881 contract exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 5 Aug 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
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

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

Contracting authorityPublic undertaking GB-PPON: PJMQ-5831-RNZM Unit 19 Rampart Road, Greenbank Industrial Estate, Newry, Northern Ireland, BT34 2QUContact name, email, phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • MCCUSKER PRO-AUDIO LTDAwarded supplierGB-COH: NI613817 Unit 32, Tullygoonigan Industrial Estate, 89 Moy Road, Armagh, Northern Ireland, BT61 8DRContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender