ID 6621980 - DAERA - Strategic Communications Branch - Exhibition Design, Production/Print and Custom Build for the NI Government Departments Exhibition at Balmoral Show May 2027
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Opportunity overview
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) requires the production and supply of services for the Northern Ireland Government Departments’ Exhibition at the Balmoral Show in 2027. The exhibition will be sited in Balmoral Park, Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) Showgrounds at the Maze, Lisburn, Co Antrim. The first show is expected to take place from 19 to 22 May 2027, with the following two shows scheduled for mid-May 2028 and 2029.
Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract.
Classification
CPV45212310 — Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
CPV45212312 — Exhibition centre construction work
CPV79822500 — Graphic design services
CPV79930000 — Specialty design services
CPV79950000 — Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
CPV79956000 — Fair and exhibition organisation services
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
ID 6621980
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT)
opportunity on eTendersNI, website details immediately below.
Paper submissions will not be accepted or considered and will be rejected by the
Contracting Authority / Buyer.
The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of
charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
For further details on invoicing procedures please see : https://www.financeni.
gov.uk/articles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice
Contract Value
The estimated value figure indicated in the Scope Section represents an overall estimated
contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into
account potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services
as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the
application of indexation or increases to charges due to increases in the Real Living
Wage. Neither CPD nor the contracting Authority can provide any guarantee as to the
level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to
accept the lowest or any tender. Suppliers remain responsible for all costs and expenses
incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Supplier in
connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs
arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the
procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding
contract shall arise (and a Supplier shall have no legitimate expectation that a contract will
be entered into) until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmed by the
Contracting Authority.
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
432,000
Amount
360,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
AC1 - Design Concept
Description
As per tender documentation
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
AC2 - Proposed Methodology
Description
As per tender documentation
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
AC3 - Proposed Delivery Team, Relevant Experience and Assignment
Description
As per tender documentation
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
AC4 - Contract Management and Contingency Arrangements[
Description
As per tender documentation
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
price
Name
AC6 - Total Contract Price
Description
As per tender documentation
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
As per Tender Documents
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
7 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
6 Dec 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
6 Dec 2029, 23:59
Renewal
Description
Initial period of one (1) year expected to commence November 2026 with options to extend for two (2) further periods one year each, covering the Balmoral Shows in 2028 and 2029.
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45212310
Description
Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45212312
Description
Exhibition centre construction work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79950000
Description
Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland.
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
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096626-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
DAERA is seeking exhibition design, production/print and custom-build services for the Northern Ireland Government Departments’ exhibition at the Balmoral Show. The contract covers the 2027 show and is expected to support further shows in mid-May 2028 and 2029.
Who this may suit
Relevant to exhibition stand designers and builders, print-production suppliers, graphic and specialist design agencies, and event/exhibition delivery providers.
Key points identified
Core service requirementProduction and supply of services for the Northern Ireland Government Departments’ Exhibition at the Balmoral Show in 2027.Evidence: Opportunity description.
Detailed specificationSuppliers are directed to the Specification Schedule for full requirements; its contents are not supplied.Evidence: “Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract.”
Supplier eligibility requirementsUnknown.Evidence: No eligibility, financial standing, insurance, staffing or supplier-selection requirements are supplied.
94% approved-analysis confidence3 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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DAERA is seeking exhibition design, production/print and custom-build services for the Northern Ireland Government Departments’ exhibition at the Balmoral Show. The contract covers the 2027 show and is expected to support further shows in mid-May 2028 and 2029.
Who this may suit
Relevant to exhibition stand designers and builders, print-production suppliers, graphic and specialist design agencies, and event/exhibition delivery providers.
Key deliverables
Exhibition design
Production and print services
Custom exhibition build
Delivery for the NI Government Departments’ exhibition at the Balmoral Show
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
3 criteria identified
Core service requirement
98% confidence
Production and supply of services for the Northern Ireland Government Departments’ Exhibition at the Balmoral Show in 2027.
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Opportunity description.
Detailed specification
99% confidence
Suppliers are directed to the Specification Schedule for full requirements; its contents are not supplied.
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“Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract.”
Supplier eligibility requirements
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No eligibility, financial standing, insurance, staffing or supplier-selection requirements are supplied.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated contract value
94% confidence
Up to £360,000.
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Process value maximum and Lot 1 value amount are both GBP 360,000.
Currency
100% confidence
GBP.
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Process and Lot 1 commercial data.
Delivery
Exhibition venue
98% confidence
Balmoral Park, Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) Showgrounds, Maze, Lisburn, County Antrim.
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Opportunity description.
Delivery region
95% confidence
Northern Ireland (UKN).
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Delivery location record specifies region UKN, United Kingdom.
Show dates
96% confidence
First show expected 19–22 May 2027; subsequent shows expected in mid-May 2028 and 2029.
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Opportunity description.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Open tender.
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Display status is open; source status is active.
Procedure
100% confidence
Open procedure.
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Procurement method details: Open procedure.
Tender submission deadline
100% confidence
16 November 2026, 15:00 UTC.
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Process and Lot 1 submission deadline.
Lots
99% confidence
One active lot is recorded; no lot title or description is supplied.
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Lot 1 is active, with null title and description.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Detailed scope unavailable
99% confidence
The Specification Schedule is referenced but not provided, so detailed technical, quality, operational and evaluation requirements are unknown.
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Opportunity description directs suppliers to the Specification Schedule; no schedule content is included.
Multi-year delivery uncertainty
94% confidence
The 2027 show dates and the 2028–2029 shows are described as expected/scheduled, but contract dates and term are not supplied.
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Description uses “expected” for the 2027 show and states subsequent shows are scheduled for mid-May; contract start and end fields are null.
Lot detail limitation
99% confidence
The sole active lot has no title or description, preventing more specific lot-level scope attribution.
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Lot 1 title and description are null.
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