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ID 6621980 - DAERA - Strategic Communications Branch - Exhibition Design, Production/Print and Custom Build for the NI Government Departments Exhibition at Balmoral Show May 2027

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) · Central government

In brief

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is looking for suppliers for construction and printing work (Northern Ireland).

The estimated value is £360,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 7 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 3pm, Monday 16 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 3pm, Monday 9 November 2026
Bids by: 3pm, Monday 16 November 2026

How bids are scored

AC1 - Design Concept 25% · AC2 - Proposed Methodology 10% · AC3 - Proposed Delivery Team, Relevant Experience and Assignment 10% · AC4 - Contract Management and Contingency Arrangements[ 5% · AC6 - Total Contract Price 50%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 11 awards in the last 12 months).

The buyer expects to buy this again around October 2029.

What the notice says

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.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 3 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £360,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Northern Ireland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 3pm, Monday 9 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 3pm, Monday 16 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

13 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 096626-2026

About the buyer

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)Last 12 months

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From notice 096626-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 13 October 2026.