Tender

National Trust - NI - Tree Nursery Phase 2 Polytunnel Installation

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 09:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is inviting tenders for the "National Trust - NI - Tree Nursery Phase 2 Polytunnel Installation" project. This procurement, categorised under horticultural products and agricultural buildings construction work, focuses on the installation of polytunnels as part of an expansion of their tree nursery at Mount Stewart in Newtownards, Northern Ireland. The tender is at the "tender" stage, with key dates including a response deadline of 16th January 2026, an appointment confirmation on 19th January 2026, and a completion deadline of 13th March 2026. The estimated contract value is £80,000, and the procurement follows an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in horticultural construction and the erection of polytunnels, especially those well-versed in bespoke agricultural building projects. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project supports business growth through sustainable infrastructure development in Northern Ireland. Companies capable of designing, building, and installing polytunnels with specific features such as manual roll-up ventilation and pest-resistant mesh should find this opportunity suitable to expand their portfolio and engage in conservation efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Trust - NI - Tree Nursery Phase 2 Polytunnel Installation

Notice Description

Tender Opportunity - Tree Nursery Phase 2 Polytunnel Installation The National Trust invites tenders for the supply, delivery, and erection of polytunnels as part of Phase 2 of our Tree Nursery development at Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, Co. Down, BT22 2AD Scope of Works 1 x 16m x 24m Twin Span Polytunnel 1 x 13m x 36m Twin Span Polytunnel 2 x 9m x 26m Single Span Polytunnels Works include design, build, and installation on a prepared gravel/screed base, with manual roll-up ventilation sides and pest-resistant mesh. Why This Matters This project supports the expansion of our tree nursery infrastructure, enabling sustainable planting and conservation efforts across Northern Ireland. Key Dates Deadline for responses - 16th January 2026 (4pm) Appointment confirmed - 19th January 2026 Completion deadline - 13th March 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/1f9b51eb-4990-4c7b-b08b-1f1bf002cbd4
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

03121000 - Horticultural products

45213240 - Agricultural buildings construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 13 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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