Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be1-f068-7153-886b-3474e5d4f80f/tender-162026-public-address-lighting-systems-for-nmddc-events-department awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tender 16/2026 - Public Address & Lighting Systems for NMDDC Events Department [Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/newry-mourne-and-down-district-council-nmd) Estimated value £317,573 Published 24 Aug 2026 Deadline Closed 10 Jul 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 classification Event services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06b8ae-2026-08-24T15:03:06+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06b8ae-2026-08-24T15:03:06+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD): past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/newry-mourne-and-down-district-council-nmd) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [CA18489 - Askham Bryan College - Provision for External Audit Services · Askham Bryan College · 27 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-59c0-7116-83f2-f6a8be15db7d/ca18489-askham-bryan-college-provision-for-external-audit-services) [Institutional Strengthening and Capability Development Plan for Disaster Risk Management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Dai Global UK Ltd · 15 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-5b90-70f0-bfba-b41855fc1036/institutional-strengthening-and-capability-development-plan-for-disaster-risk-ma) [Tech support for the dev. of the PCF requirements of the NHS Supplier Roadmap · NHS England · 20 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1592e-e8f3-706b-9ddc-5c6a732dbed6/tech-support-for-the-dev-of-the-pcf-requirements-of-the-nhs-supplier-roadmap) [CCHA 0328 Legal Services Framework for Land and Development · Castles and Coasts · 35 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a158c1-081f-701f-9487-6053b00296f6/ccha-0328-legal-services-framework-for-land-and-development) [Evaluation consultancy services – Achiziția de Servicii de evaluare a Strategiei Naționale de Specializare Inteligentă (SNCISI) 2022-2027 precum și a Planului Național de Cercetare Dezvoltare și Inovare 2022-2027 (PNCDI IV) · Autoritatea Nationala pentru Cercetare · 14 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ff29-70e9-8ce7-e1917b432c09/romania-evaluation-consultancy-services-achizitia-de-servicii-de-evaluare-a) [Printing and distribution services – impression, façonnage, MISE SOUS PLI et routage de supports de communication POUR LES services DU departement de lot-et-garonne - 4 lots · Conseil Départemental du Lot-et-Garonne · 44 days left · 3 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6342-737e-9c91-e518c28582e6/france-printing-and-distribution-services-impression-faconnage-mise-sous-p)