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PRELIMINARY MARKET NOTICE PA2023 Armagh Observatory and Planetarium – Appointment of specialist internal LED dome system supplier

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 16:10.

Opportunity overview

The Client is currently considering a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. The anticipated approach is a streamlined process broadly aligned with an open procedure, comprising a single stage covering the Pre-Selection Questionnaire (PSQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) requirements. An optional negotiation stage may be included if further clarification or negotiation is required, particularly in relation to price and other commercial matters. The PME seeks to obtain market intelligence, technical advice and supplier feedback in relation to a potential procurement for the design, supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a LED planetarium dome. Refer to Project context and reference guide for further information including the link (pg.21) to access and complete the PME questionnaire. Interested parties are asked to log into eTendersNI where the questionnaire is available at the link below. https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6719157 Please also confirm once you have downloaded and read the questionnaire in the eTendersNI portal.

Classification

  • CPV32321200 — Audio-visual equipment
  • CPV32351200 — Screens
  • CPV45223800 — Assembly and erection of prefabricated structures
  • CPV45310000 — Electrical installation work
  • CPV45314300 — Installation of cable infrastructure
  • CPV51314000 — Installation services of video equipment
  • CPV71320000 — Engineering design services
  • CPV71632000 — Technical testing services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
6719157
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
No
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Closing date now changed till 25th September at 3pm.
Id
087390-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
9 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Apr 2032, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
32351200
Description
Screens
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
32321200
Description
Audio-visual equipment
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45310000
Description
Electrical installation work
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45314300
Description
Installation of cable infrastructure
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45223800
Description
Assembly and erection of prefabricated structures
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
51314000
Description
Installation services of video equipment
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
71320000
Description
Engineering design services
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
71632000
Description
Technical testing services

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
The PME seeks to obtain market intelligence, technical advice and supplier feedback in relation to a potential procurement for the design, supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a LED planetarium dome. Refer to Project context and reference guide for further information including the link (pg.21) to access and complete the PME questionnaire. Interested parties are asked to log into eTendersNI where the questionnaire is available at the link below. https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6719157 Please also confirm once you have downloaded and read the questionnaire in the eTendersNI portal.
Due
25 Sept 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
087390-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
15 Sept 2026, 15:02
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
Id
GB-PPON-PVYM-5293-DQVR

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVYM-5293-DQVR

Address

Street Address
College Hill
Locality
Armagh
Postal Code
BT61 9DB
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN07

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-NIR
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply
Organisation 2
Name
CPD - Construction Division
Id
GB-PPON-PBPX-2845-LQQH
Role Details
The Authority has appointed CPD as the CoPE to provide procurement advice and to administer this procurement competition on its behalf as a buyer

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBPX-2845-LQQH

Address

Street Address
DOF CPD 303 Airport West Clare House
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT3 9ED
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN06

Contact

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Armagh · UKN07 · BT61 9DB · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 084684-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 084829-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 087390-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·