Scope
Reference
ID 5838568
Description
Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI - the Buyer) is the business development agency for Northern Ireland and is sponsored by the Department for the Economy (DfE). Its aim is to grow the Northern Ireland economy by helping businesses to compete internationally and by attracting new investment into Northern Ireland.
To facilitate a physical or virtual Northern Ireland presence at selected national and international events, Invest NI wishes to establish a Framework for the provision of Exhibition Stand Design and Construction of its Northern Ireland presence at these events (physical and/or virtual).
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. British Isles & Europe
Description
Provision of Exhibition Stand Design and Construction in British Isles & Europe.
Lot 2. Rest of World including: Asia Pacific, Americas, India, Middle East & Africa
Description
Provision of Exhibition Stand Design and Construction for Rest of World including:
Asia Pacific, Americas, India, Middle East & Africa
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Following a tender competition, Invest NI will appoint a maximum of 3 Suppliers in each Lot (i.e. up to 6 Suppliers in total).
Call-off contracts thereafter for events (projects) will be allocated in one of two ways:-
1. on a rotational basis per lot; or
2. by running secondary competitions from suppliers listed in the relevant lot.
Full details available in document ID 5838568 - Specification from eTendersNI (https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5838568)
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1. DfE - Invest NI - Framework for Design and Construction of Exhibition Stands
Lots
Lot 1. British Isles & Europe
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £2,600,000 excluding VAT
- £3,120,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 January 2026
Contract dates
- 26 January 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 25 January 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Options to extend for 3 further periods of 12 months, 12 months and 9 months respectively, maximum 4 years, subject to satisfactory performance of the Suppliers and subject to Invest NI budget availability.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
Contract 2. DfE - Invest NI - Framework for Design and Construction of Exhibition Stands
Lots
Lot 2. Rest of World including: Asia Pacific, Americas, India, Middle East & Africa
Supplier
Contract value
- £900,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 January 2026
Contract dates
- 26 January 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 25 January 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Options to extend for 3 further periods of 12 months, 12 months and 9 months respectively, maximum 4 years, subject to satisfactory performance of the Suppliers and subject to Invest NI budget availability.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
JNM EXHIBITION SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 05002190
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRD-1783-CCYT
Unit 3 Becklands Close
Boroughbridge
YO51 9LS
United Kingdom
Email: hannah@jnmexhibitions.co.uk
Website: http://www.jnmexhibitions.co.uk
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. DfE - Invest NI - Framework for Design and Construction of Exhibition Stands
Contract 2. DfE - Invest NI - Framework for Design and Construction of Exhibition Stands
OPEN EXHIBITIONS LIMITED
- Companies House: 06230658
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQND-5638-XJXX
Open House Hawkes Drive
Warwick
CV34 6LX
United Kingdom
Email: huw.edwards@openexhibitions.com
Website: https://www.openexhibitions.com
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. DfE - Invest NI - Framework for Design and Construction of Exhibition Stands
YNG MEDIA GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: SC820767
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRHW-6792-BXHG
Bristol House 15 Ridge Way
Dalgety Bay
KY11 9JH
United Kingdom
Email: jonathan.young@speak.co.uk
Website: http://www.speak.co.uk
Region: UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. DfE - Invest NI - Framework for Design and Construction of Exhibition Stands
Contracting authority
Invest Northern Ireland
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLTC-4224-XGDP
Bedford Square
Belfast
BT2 7ES
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
CPD - Supplies & Services Division
Summary of their role in this procurement: Summary of their role in this procurement: Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWG-8426-YWXV
Clare House, 303 Airport Road West
BELFAST
BT3 9ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast