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National Trust-NI-Lough Neagh: A Roadmap to Recovery

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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14 Nov 2025 at 17:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking proposals for a consultancy-led multidisciplinary team to develop a strategic framework titled "Lough Neagh: A Roadmap to Recovery". This initiative, part of the Forever Lough Neagh project, invites collaboration to ensure a comprehensive approach to environmental management. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with an open procurement method above the threshold. Interested parties must submit their tenders via the Proactis Plaza portal before the deadline on 18 December 2025. The contract, valued at £500,000, will commence on 1 April 2026, for a duration of one year, and involves activities located in Northern Ireland. The CPV classification for this project is 90710000, indicating its focus on environmental management services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in strategic development and environmental management. It encourages SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, either as independent bidders or as part of a consortium. Firms with local and extensive experience in similar projects would be ideally suited to compete, especially those keen on creating sustainable outcomes for Lough Neagh. Participating in this contract can enhance business portfolios, establish new partnerships, and provide a platform for showcasing expertise in delivering comprehensive environmental strategies. The project's collaborative nature aligns with the Trust's commitment to integrating local knowledge and fostering a community-engaged approach to environmental restoration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Trust-NI-Lough Neagh: A Roadmap to Recovery

Notice Description

The National Trust, on behalf of collaborators involved in the Forever Lough Neagh initiative, are requesting proposals for a Consultant led Multidisciplinary Team to develop a holistic, comprehensive and long - term strategic framework for Lough Neagh: A Roadmap to Recovery . The Trust seeks to appoint a Multidisciplinary Consultant to undertake a strategy development process with the aim of bringing together learning from previous activities, and initiatives and projects already underway, to identify gaps in knowledge and identify actions and clear recommendations for the future. A 12-month term (1 calendar year, anticipated to commence in April 2026) will be available to complete the commission. We are keen to work with consultants and sub-consultants that are invested in the outcomes of this project, aiming to work together to develop recommendations that will lead to a more sustainable future for Lough Neagh. We would welcome different types of organisations and groups to come together as consortium partners to form a multi-disciplinary team to deliver this commission. We recognise the importance of local and lived knowledge and experience, and we encourage potential lead Consultants to carefully consider how teams are put together to allow for open opportunities. The Trust seeks initial information from a range of bidders as to possible solutions, capacity, capability and relevant experience, with a view to forming a select list for a later Request for Proposal process. The tender is being conducted via the Proactis Plaza portal. http://www.proactisplaza.com/ All tender documents are available from the Proactis Plaza Portal. Search for The National Trust in the opportunities section and follow the instructions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddf1aa1d-9cc2-48f8-b86c-baa065eda605
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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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