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National Trust - NI - Manufacture & installation of interpretation upgrades across the Mourne area

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 17:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking bids for the manufacture and installation of interpretation upgrades across the Mourne area in Northern Ireland. This tender, titled "National Trust - NI - Manufacture & installation of interpretation upgrades across the Mourne area," falls under the industry categories of signage and installation of street furniture. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a Request for Information (RFI) issued on 21 November 2025. Interested parties should note the RFI return deadline is at 12pm on 12 December 2025, and assessments will occur between 15 and 19 December 2025. Subsequently, Request for Proposals (RFP2) are expected to be issued on 14 January 2026, with the anticipated appointment date by 30 January 2026. The total contract value is GBP 60,000, and the procurement method being used is an open procedure below the threshold, conducive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in signage manufacturing and installation, particularly those skilled in creating visually engaging and durable interpretation panels. It is ideal for companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector, leveraging creative and technical capabilities to enhance public amenities and contribute to a unified interpretation across significant landscapes. The existing framework for priority upgrades adds an intriguing facet for firms that can provide innovative solutions. Firms with expertise in delivering bespoke installations in natural environments will find this project aligns well with their growth objectives. Additionally, the focus on Northern Ireland provides a strategic geographical expansion for businesses based in or looking to penetrate the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Trust - NI - Manufacture & installation of interpretation upgrades across the Mourne area

Notice Description

This Request for Information (RFI) sets out the Trust's situation and objectives in respect of manufacture and installation of interpretation upgrades across the Mourne area of Northern Ireland (NI). The Trust seeks initial information from a range of bidders as to possible solutions, capacity, capability and relevant experience. An Interpretation Masterplan was developed earlier in 2025 for the Mourne Gullion Strangford Global Geopark area. The existing interpretative provision varies from the dated and almost unreadable through to recent and high quality panels. It is characterised by many different styles and there is no overall 'brand'. The Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark Interpretation Masterplan provides a unified approach to the whole area to determine how interpretation that is unique, specialised and memorable can be introduced across the whole landscape. Following on from development of the Interpretation Masterplan, Forever Mournes have secured funding to implement priority upgrades to interpretation across the Mourne area (cluster). The outcomes of this commission are to manufacture and install the identified priority interpretation upgrades across the Mourne area. Tender timescale (RFI) * RFI issued to tenderers: 21 November 2025 * RFI return deadline: 12pm, 12 December 2025 * Assessment of RFI: between 15 - 19 December 2025 Timescales (for delivery of the goods or services) * RFP2 issued to tenderers: 14 January 2026 (indicative) * RFP2 return deadline: 12pm, 28 January 2026 (indicative) * Assessment of RFP2: between 29 - 30 January 2026 * Anticipated appointment: 30 January 2026 * Services to commence: week commencing 2 February 2026 * Outputs to be provided no later than: 31 March 2026 This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ Click on the "Opportunities" button and filter on Customer name - The National Trust All communication is to be carried out via the Proactis portal. Participating Suppliers will bear their own costs, and seek appropriate advice, for the preparation of their response.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2be1248c-2754-4abf-8864-143eeadd2c17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/247a0231-024b-4b61-a7bf-fb28f8a80a00
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

35261000 - Information panels

44423400 - Signs and related items

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2NA
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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