Scope
Description
This tender was for the provision of a full service to include design, provision, installation and management of PA, staging, lighting and audio visual equipment for the range of events listed with the Annual programme of Events, and other ad hoc events.
Please note the minimum value is GBP 175 000.00 exc VAT to maximum value GBP 900 000.00 exc VAT. The min range reflects the inital contract period of 2 years through to the max range for the utilisation of all renewals/extensions and contract options.
Contract 1. T2650 Provision of a Production Management Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,080,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
19 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
19 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 1 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2028
- Possible extension to 31 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Council reserves the right to extend/renew the Contract on an annual basis up to a further 2 years i.e. 1 + 1. Any extension may be subject to further approval by Council Committee, availability of funding and satisfactory performance of the Contractor.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The Council reserves the right to purchase the following additional Goods or Services under this Contract during the Contract Period: -
Additional pa, staging, lighting and audio visual services - the Council may require specialist event requirements not listed in the Pricing Schedule necessary to support the event/requirement. This may include labour/ staff required and associated hire costs.
Where the Council identifies an additional event(s) or items to be added the Contractor is expected to use pricing within the pricing schedule or price based on similar items priced in the Pricing Schedule.
Any contract variation may be subject to further Council internal approvals and be in
accordance with the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement
Regulations 2024
CPV classifications
- 79952000 - Event services
- 48952000 - Public address systems
- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 45237000 - Stage construction works
Contract locations
- UKN06 - Belfast
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
NIAVAC LTD
- Companies House: NI018608
5 Prince Regent Road
Belfast
BT5 6QR
United Kingdom
Email: info@niavac.com
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. T2650 Provision of a Production Management Service
Contracting authority
Belfast City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQXY-5321-CGZM
9-21 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8DJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Emma Morrison
Email: cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland