Economic Development Unit
| London 2012 OlympicsWith the London 2012 Olympics approaching, there are increasing business opportunities for businesses across all sectors in the United Kingdom. Lisburn City Council is encouraging local businesses to make the most of these opportunities. Tendering opportunities will be posted below whenever they are announced. |
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Please click here> for an update on Invest NI opportunities which was issued to all businesses with a profile published on www.competefor.com.
Tender opportunities for local businesses at London 2012
Invest NI have appointed a consultant to support companies that have been shortlisted to bid for sport related tenders. Therefore, if you know of any companies that have been shortlisted for a contract please contact Patrick McNally at Invest NI patrick.mcnally@investni.com in the first instance and he can arrange for the consultant to review the tender proposal. Read more>
Click here for more tendering opportunities for local businesses including:
On-site and off-site Laboratory Services at Stratford Athlete Village
Ceremonies Paramedical Services
Tens of thousands of jobs on offer at London 2012
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) is urging people to consider, research and apply for one of the tens of thousands of job opportunities that will become available between now and Games time and not to miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime to be part of the London 2012 team. Read more>
More information and opportunities available on>>
Opportunities for students available at www.bridging-the-gap.co.uk and www.summerjobs.jobsforthegames.co.uk
Contractor opportunities available with Host Borough job brokerages, Job Centre Plus and www.jobsforthegames.co.uk
AUGUST 2011
Opportunity - Database for Advertising and Trading Regulations
Under the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006, the ODA is responsible for controlling the street traders around the 28 Olympic and Paralympic Zones during the Games. This control involves ensuring that the Traders located in open public spaces close to the vicinity of the Zones are authorised to trade in these areas during the games. Read More>
Opportunity - Cultural Olympiad Legacy Evaluation
The Cultural Olympiad Board seeks to understand and demonstrate the value of the Cultural Olympiad to the UK. Read More>
Opportunity - Television Production Services
LOCOG invite expressions of interest for the supply of television production services for the track cycling test event. Read More>
Opportunity - Venue Transport Hubs
LOCOG has a temporary Spectator Transport Hub requirement at each of the 21 competition venues, which varies across the sites. There may be more than one Hub per venue. Read More >
JUNE 2011
Opportunity - Souvenir Photographic Services
LOCOG invites expressions of interest to be the supplier of Souvenir Photographic Services at the Olympic Park to promote the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012. Read More >
LOCOG is seeking to appoint a sauna supplier to design, supply, install, maintain, manage and decommission Sauna cabins. Read More >
Opportunity - Provision of the London 2012 Ceremonies Lighting System
London 2012 Ceremonies Ltd (L2012C) is seeking a high-end Lighting Equipment Supply and Installation company and a Xenon Searchlight Supply company with proven track records in supplying and installing large scale events in the entertainment industry. Read More >
Opportunity - Official Guest Programmes of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games m
This is an opportunity for a company to be engaged to produce and run the Official Guest Programmes. Read More >
Opportunity - Rigging equipment and related services
London 2012 Ceremonies Ltd (L2012C) is seeking a high end Rigging Equipment Supply and Installation company with proven track records in supplying and installing large scale events in the entertainment industry. Read More >
Opportunity - Fixed Press Conference chairs
LOCOG require fixed press conference chairs to support the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games at the Main Media Conference Room in East London. Read More >
Opportunity - Track Cycling Accommodation and Transport Management
LOCOG are looking to retain an event management company to administer the transport and accommodation requirements for the Track Cycling Test Event. Read More >
FEBRUARY 2011
Opportunity - London 2012 Rowing and Canoe Boat Racking
LOCOG requires a supplier/manufacturer of racking for the rowing boats and canoes at both the Eton Dorney and Lee Valley White Water Centre (LVWWC) venues. Read More>
Opportunity - Rate Card Nomination for Kitchen Equipment
Suitably Qualified companies are invited to bid to become a nominated supplier to LOCOG for kitchen equipment. Read More>
Opportunity - Print for Retail (Point of Sale)
LOCOG are looking to appoint a print company to supply Point of Sale printing to any Highstreet retailer who has signed and returned the London 2012 Retail Guidelines and is stocking official London 2012 Licensed product. Read More>
London 2012 Olympic Stadium Wrap
About the Opportunity: LOCOG INVITES PRIVATE SECTOR TO SUPPLY THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC STADIUM 'WRAP'. Read More>
NOVEMBER 2010
Opportunity - Accessible Formats
This tender covers: - British Sign Language (BSL), Deafblind interpretation using hands-on and visual frame, Accessible formats for Web, Palantypist/ Speech to Text reporter (STTR) and Audio Description. Read More>
Opportunity- National Anthems Recordings
LOCOG invites expressions of interest from UK orchestras to provide a world class orchestra to record the 209 National Anthems required for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Victory Ceremonies and Team Welcome Ceremonies. Read More>
Licensing opportunity - Sport Optics
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) invites expressions of interest for the licensing of Sport Optics to promote the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012. Read More>
Licensing opportunity: Eyewear and Glasses Accessories
The appointment will be to produce, distribute and sell official London 2012 Eyewear and glasses accessories into the UK only. Read More>
LOCOG have decided to appoint a supplier to deliver a turn-key solution that will be developed in consultation with our retailers. Read More>
Rowing - Racing Boats with Oars
LOCOG is required to provide a number of racing boats for the Olympic and Paralympic Rowing Competitions at both Test Event and Games, 2012. Read More>
LOCOG is looking to appoint a supplier of horse feed, hay, bedding and other equine products to the National Federations/Teams participating in the Equestrian: Test Events in 2011 and the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. Read More>
Spectator Service Points and Concession Structures
LOCOG may be inviting firms to participate in a tender process for the supply, installation, maintenance, alteration and removal of temporary concession structures for the Olympic Stadium. Read More>
Electrical Design, Supply and Installation of Olympic Halo Mast Lighting
This opportunity relates to the Electrical Design, Supply & Installation of the lighting to the 7 Halo Masts of the central concourse of the Olympic Park. Read More>
OCTOBER 2010
The Olympic Delivery Authority is seeking to procure a consultant team to produce a plan for communicating the sustainability and regeneration work, which has been undertaken in the Olympic Park, to the local community and Park visitors. Read More>
Opportunity - Line-marking, racking and rack-labelling for Logistics Warehouses
Following successful registration of interest, LOCOG will be inviting firms to participate in a tender process for design, planning, installation and labelling of: - standard warehouse racking capable of storing palletised items; - line marking of bulk storage areas; - recording and labelling of existing racking. Read More>
2012 Olympic Transport Operations- Business Opportunity
Motor Leasing of two and four wheeler vehicles for Transport Operations at London 2012 Olympics. Read More>
Opportunity for 2012 Olympics - Opportunity for Suppliers of Security Seals
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games is inviting suppliers to participate in an Expression of Interest for the supply of security seals. Read More>
SEPTEMBER 2010
Olympic Volunteer Centre Fit Out Opportunity for Lisburn Businesses
The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) are inviting firms to participate in a tender process for fast-track fit out for a volunteer recruitement venue. Successful bidders will be required to commence on site within the next 3 months and complete within a maximum construction period of a further 3 months. Read More>
AUGUST 2010
Golden Opportunity for Lisburn Designers, Engineers and Manufacturers
London 2012 begins search for the team to design, engineer and manufacture the Olympic and Paralympic Torches. There is a really tight deadline on this one, Sunday 22nd August 2010 so if you are interested then get stuck in straight away. Read more>
£700m of untapped Olympic business up for grabs
The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) is urging small businesses from across the UK to compete for £700m worth of untapped Olympic opportunities. Read more>
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