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

Published

15 September 2026

Estimated value

£7,600,000

Lots

1

Notice number

087390-2026

Reference

ocds-h6vhtk-06f414

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 32351200Screens
• 32321200Audio-visual equipment
• 45310000Electrical installation work
• 45314300Installation of cable infrastructure
• 45223800Assembly and erection of prefabricated structures
• 51314000Installation services of video equipment
• 71320000Engineering design services
• 71632000Technical testing services

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. 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.

Official publications

• FTS · 087390-2026 · 15 September 2026

Frequently asked questions

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The estimated value published by the buyer is £7,600,000.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (United Kingdom).

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