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Published 26 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Tender 22/2026 – Provision of Marquees and Tents 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£144,078≈ £72k / year · £172,894 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 17 Jul 2026
Contract term 2 yrsends 16 Aug 2028 · up to 16 Aug 2031 with extensions · starts 17 Aug 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The contract will encompass, but is not limited to, the design, supply, installation, maintenance, and removal of marquees, tents, and associated temporary event structures required to support the delivery of Council events. This includes all necessary structural elements, flooring, linings, anchoring systems, access solutions, and associated infrastructure to ensure safe and functional event spaces.

CPV: Event services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£144,078
Contract period: 17 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 16 Aug 2031 with extensionsValue: £144,078 exc. VAT · £172,894 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
Closed
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
26 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
Last source update
26 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
Authority reference
CA18136
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-060491
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Event services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
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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
17 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
10 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

26 Jun 2026 → 17 Aug 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published120 days ago
    26 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
  2. Clarification questions by106 days ago
    10 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline99 days ago
    17 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Contract starts69 days ago
    17 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    26 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
    UK4

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

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender