Open tenders / Architecture, engineering & surveying
Planned procurement · Notice 084684-2026
PRELIMINARY MARKET NOTICE PA2023 Armagh Observatory and Planetarium – Appointment of specialist internal LED dome system supplier
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
- Value
- £7.6m
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- Northern Ireland
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 9 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 2032
In plain English
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium is testing the market ahead of buying and installing a specialist internal LED dome system for its planetarium, covering screens, audio-visual and video equipment, cabling and electrical work, prefabricated structure assembly, engineering design and technical testing. The work is estimated at £7.6m and the contract is expected to run from April 2027 to April 2032.
Good fit for: Specialist LED dome and immersive audio-visual system suppliers and installers.
Watch out: Single lot covering design, supply, installation, cabling and testing, so a broad capability is needed; Estimated value of £7.6m is large for a small firm to deliver alone; Buyer plans a single-stage process combining supplier vetting questions with the tender itself
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What the buyer says
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.
Procedure: not stated. Published 8 Sep 2026.
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