Tender

National Trust - NI - Divis and The Black Mountain, Co. Antrim & Lisnabreeny, Co. Down

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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Tender

18 Sep 2025 at 13:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking tenders for paleoenvironmental analysis and remote sensing surveys at Divis and The Black Mountain in Co. Antrim, and Lisnabreeny in Co. Down, Northern Ireland. The procurement process is in the tender stage and falls under the industry category of geological and geophysical consultancy services. The tender, worth between GBP 50,000 and GBP 75,000, offers a direct procurement method with a single tender action due to its low threshold. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 13th October 2025, with fieldwork expected to commence on 17th October 2025, and completion required by 31st July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in geophysical and geological consultancy, particularly those experienced in paleoenvironmental analysis and remote sensing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract particularly attractive, given the National Trust’s interest in evaluating capabilities and solutions beyond just pricing. Companies with a strong background in environmental indicators analysis and the necessary technical capability will be well-suited to compete for this contract, aiding their business growth through a prestigious project linked to the National Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Trust - NI - Divis and The Black Mountain, Co. Antrim & Lisnabreeny, Co. Down

Notice Description

This opportunity seeks a costing, methodology and schedule of work to undertake paleoenvironmental analysis and remote sensing surveys of deep peat deposits located at Divis and The Black Mountain, Co. Antrim and from a small fen area located at Lisnabreeny Co. Down in Northern Ireland. One pollen sequence from each site is to be collected, processed, analysed, and dated and remote sensing survey (preferably Ground Penetrating Radar) to be carried out across deep peat deposits at both sites to determine and map the depth and extents of targeted deposits. The target area for the remote sensing is approximately 50 hectares, and the opportunity aims to achieve coverage as close to this figure as possible within the project timeframes and budget constraints. The Trust is seeking bids from a range of bidders as to their capacity, capability, economic standing, and relevant experience, as well as their proposed solution and price for meeting the requirements of the Opportunity. On appointment the fieldwork and data collection must be completed and invoiced by the end of February 2026 and the final report (incorporating all NT feedback) must be completed, submitted, and invoiced before the end of July 2026. The tender is being conducted via the Proactis Plaza portal. http://www.proactisplaza.com/ 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/39c5937c-7cad-425b-8a63-fe6727107ae6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services

71351220 - Geological consultancy services

90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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
Dominic Tarn
Contact Email
dominic.tarn@nationaltrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
0123456789

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

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