260019 Temporary Sound, Lighting and Audio-Visual Services

Queen's University Belfast
Northern Ireland
Open procedure
1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027

The contract covers the supply, installation, and technical support of lighting rigs, projection equipment, and sound systems across various university venues. The scope includes broadcast-quality recording, video production, and technical support for virtual or hybrid events. The service must be scalable to accommodate different event sizes, including high-profile VIP functions and graduation ceremonies, requiring professional technical personnel and contingency planning.

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Awarded value: £400k; As published
Published: 28 April 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 12 August 2026; MOONLIGHTING AV (NI) LIMITED
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 30 September 2027

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of temporary sound, lighting, and audio-visual production services for large-scale university events, graduation ceremonies, and hybrid event delivery.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
28 April 2026
Contract awardedto MOONLIGHTING AV (NI) LIMITED
12 August 2026
Contract starts
1 October 2026
Contract ends
30 September 2027

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The buyer

Type: School or college
Audio visual services contracts, 24 months: 1
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Typical audio visual services contract: £400k

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How it compares

9.6× the typical audio visual services contract (£42k).

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/2870501/260019-temporary-sound-lighting-and-audio-visual-services
Buyer reference: 260019
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d21
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Queen's University Belfast. 260019 Temporary Sound, Lighting and Audio-Visual Services. Contract award, 28 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/2870501/260019-temporary-sound-lighting-and-audio-visual-services (accessed 12 October 2026).