CA18086 - Tender 16/2026 - Public Address & Lighting Systems for NMDDC Events Department

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Northern Ireland
Open procedure
11 August 2026 to 10 August 2028

Supply, installation, and operation of public address and lighting equipment for various council-led tourism, arts, and culture events. The contract requires technical expertise in event production, equipment setup, and sound and lighting management across multiple event locations. Suppliers must demonstrate the capacity to deliver reliable technical services for public-facing events throughout the contract term.

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Awarded value: £381k; As published
Published: 19 June 2026; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 24 August 2026; McCusker Pro Audio ltd
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 10 August 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of professional public address and lighting system hire and technical support services for outdoor tourism, arts, and culture events.

Category: Event services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
19 June 2026
Contract awardedto McCusker Pro Audio ltd
24 August 2026
Contract starts
11 August 2026
Contract ends
10 August 2028

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3630569/ca18086-tender-16-2026-public-address-and-lighting-systems-for-nmddc-events-depa
Buyer reference: eb00abdd-3d77-48cf-b00f-4d62aaf79189
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-3167b4eb-52ea-480a-a6cf-9e14217ddeac
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. CA18086 - Tender 16/2026 - Public Address & Lighting Systems for NMDDC Events Department. Contract award, 19 June 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3630569/ca18086-tender-16-2026-public-address-and-lighting-systems-for-nmddc-events-depa (accessed 12 October 2026).