Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be9-88ef-711b-b361-d281a8f2f273/preliminary-market-notice-pa2023-armagh-observatory-and-planetarium-appointmen pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # PRELIMINARY MARKET NOTICE PA2023 Armagh Observatory and Planetarium – Appointment of specialist internal LED dome system supplier [Armagh Observatory and Planetarium](https://tendernation.io/buyers/armagh-observatory-and-planetarium) Estimated value £7,600,000 Published 15 Sept 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Client is currently considering a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The anticipated approach is a streamlined process broadly aligned with an open procedure, comprising a single stage covering the Pre-Selection Questionnaire (PSQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) requirements. An optional negotiation stage may be included if further clarification or negotiation is required, particularly in relation to price and other commercial matters. The PME seeks to obtain market intelligence, technical advice and supplier feedback in relation to a potential procurement for the design, supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a LED planetarium dome. Refer to Project context and reference guide for further information including the link (pg.21) to access and complete the PME questionnaire. Interested parties are asked to log into eTendersNI where the questionnaire is available at the link below. [etendersni.gov.uk](https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6719157) Please also confirm once you have downloaded and read the questionnaire in the eTendersNI portal. ## CPV classification Screens Audio-visual equipment Electrical installation work Installation of cable infrastructure Assembly and erection of prefabricated structures Installation services of video equipment Engineering design services Technical testing services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06f414-2026-09-15T15:02:36+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06f414-2026-09-15T15:02:36+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. 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