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

Published 8 Sep 2026

8 Sep 2026

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium

Primary CPV: 32351200 *
Screens
Location: 🇬🇧 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Value: £7,600,000
Contract: 5.1 years Duration
09/04/2027 30/04/2032
Contract Types: 32 *Radio, TV & telecommunications equipment
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SME suitable: Not stated

Publisher Address

College Hill, Armagh, BT61 9DB, United Kingdom · UKN07

Contact

Construct.Info@finance-ni.gov.uk

Award Criteria

Not specified

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32351200 *

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Reference: 6719157

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. Refer to Project context and reference guide for further information.

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32351200 — Screens (primary)

Notice details

Buyer type: Central government
Contract type: Works
Main category: Works
Above threshold: No
Legal basis: UKPGA 2023/54
Notice status: Planning
Language: EN
Published: 08 Sep 2026 08:47
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f414
Notice ID: 6719157

Organisations on this notice

CPD - Construction Division

Procuring Entity, Process Contact Point

DOF CPD 303 Airport West Clare House, Belfast, BT3 9ED, United Kingdom

Construct.Info@finance-ni.gov.uk

GB-PPON PBPX-2845-LQQH

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Organisations

Party 1 › Name	Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
Party 1 › Address › Street	College Hill
Party 1 › Address › Town / city	Armagh
Party 1 › Address › Postcode	BT61 9DB
Party 1 › Address › Country	GB
Party 1 › Address › Country	United Kingdom
Party 1 › Address › Region (NUTS)	UKN07
Party 1 › Contact › Email	Construct.Info@finance-ni.gov.uk
Party 1 › Role	buyer
Party 1 › Classification › Classification 1 › Description	Public authority - central government
Party 1 › Classification › Classification 2 › Description	Northern Irish devolved regulations apply
Party 2 › Name	CPD - Construction Division
Party 2 › Address › Street	DOF CPD 303 Airport West Clare House
Party 2 › Address › Town / city	Belfast
Party 2 › Address › Postcode	BT3 9ED
Party 2 › Address › Country	GB
Party 2 › Address › Country	United Kingdom
Party 2 › Address › Region (NUTS)	UKN06
Party 2 › Contact › Email	Construct.Info@finance-ni.gov.uk
Party 2 › Role › Role 1	Procuring entity
Party 2 › Role › Role 2	Process contact point
Party 2 › 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

Buyer

Name	Armagh Observatory and Planetarium

Planning

Milestone › Type	engagement
Milestone › 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.
Milestone › Due	18 Sep 2026
Milestone › Status	scheduled
Document › Document type	Market engagement notice
Document › Description	Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document › Link	https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084684-2026
Document › Published	8 Sep 2026

Tender

Title	PRELIMINARY MARKET NOTICE PA2023 Armagh Observatory and Planetarium – Appointment of specialist internal LED dome system supplier
Description	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. Refer to Project context and reference guide for further information.
Item › CPV › CPV 1 › Description	Screens
Item › CPV › CPV 2 › Description	Audio-visual equipment
Item › CPV › CPV 3 › Description	Electrical installation work
Item › CPV › CPV 4 › Description	Installation of cable infrastructure
Item › CPV › CPV 5 › Description	Assembly and erection of prefabricated structures
Item › CPV › CPV 6 › Description	Installation services of video equipment
Item › CPV › CPV 7 › Description	Engineering design services
Item › CPV › CPV 8 › Description	Technical testing services
Value › Value incl. VAT	£9,120,000
Value › Value	£7,600,000
Value › Currency	GBP
Category	works
Above threshold	No
Lot › Suitable for › SMEs	Yes
Lot › Contract period › Start	9 Apr 2027
Lot › Contract period › End	30 Apr 2032
Lot › Status	planning
Status	planning

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