Scope
Description
Replacement timing equipment and LED video board to include delivery, installation, commissioning and training.
Council intends to award a direct award contract due to both technical and exclusivity rights reasons.
Although this is a below threshold direct award contract, for transparency, Council is incorporating a voluntary standstill period of 8 working days prior to awarding of a contract.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £178,527 excluding VAT
- £214,232.40 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 December 2025 to 30 April 2026
- 4 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment
- 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
Contract locations
- UKN09 - Ards and North Down
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
The Swatch Group UK Ltd (Swiss Timing)
Unit 1 Discovery Business Park, Brickfield Lane, Chandlers Ford
Eastleigh
SO53 4DP
United Kingdom
Email: sales@swisstiming.co.uk
Region: UKJ35 - South Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Ards and North Down Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTTZ-3295-PYCW
City Hall
Bangor
BT20 4BT
United Kingdom
Region: UKN09 - Ards and North Down
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland