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National Trust NI - Lead Consultant, Carrick-a-Rede capital works Infrastructure Project

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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27 Aug 2026 at 16:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust is procuring lead consultancy services for the Carrick-a-Rede Visitor Infrastructure Project on the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland. The commission covers developing detailed proposals and ultimately managing delivery of the site infrastructure needed to support planned visitor growth. Its purpose is to enhance Carrick-a-Rede as a leading visitor destination while protecting its natural and cultural heritage, providing a high-quality visitor experience and minimising effects on the local community. The work combines architectural, engineering, construction-related, development and business consultancy services. It is suited to a multidisciplinary lead consultant able to coordinate infrastructure planning and delivery at a sensitive heritage and visitor site.

The process reached tender: the National Trust invited offers through a single-stage Request for Proposal (RFP1), using an open procedure below threshold. The deadline for queries was 16 September 2026, and proposals were due by 16:00 on 23 September 2026. The intended contract award date was 1 October 2026. The contract period runs from 5 October 2026 to 1 April 2028. Its stated value is £40,000 excluding any further interpretation of the figure. Bids are assessed on capability, relevant experience, financial standing, proposed methodology and price. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This opportunity suits an SME consultancy with the capability to lead a multidisciplinary infrastructure commission from detailed proposals through to delivery management. Relevant strengths include architectural and engineering design, construction-related advisory work, development consultancy, and business or management consultancy. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate suitable capability, experience and financial standing, and explain a credible methodology for delivering the commission. The work will appeal to teams experienced in visitor infrastructure, supporting increased visitor numbers, managing construction or development in environmentally and culturally sensitive settings, and balancing project objectives with community considerations. Strong coordination skills will be important because the lead consultant is expected to manage the overall infrastructure delivery approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Trust NI - Lead Consultant, Carrick-a-Rede capital works Infrastructure Project

Notice Description

The National Trust is seeking to appoint a Lead Consultant for the Carrick-a-Rede Visitor Infrastructure Project through a single-stage Request for Proposal (RFP1) process. Bidders will be assessed on their capability, experience, financial standing, proposed methodology, and price. The project aims to sustainably enhance Carrick-a-Rede as a premier visitor destination on the Causeway Coast, supporting increased visitor numbers while protecting the site's natural and cultural heritage, delivering a world-class visitor experience, and minimising impacts on the local community. This commission will develop detailed proposals, and ultimately manage delivery of site infrastructure which is required to support planned growth at the site. Closing Date for RFP - 23rd September 2026 Deadline for Queries - 16th September 2026 Award Contract - 1st October 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8faa70c6-04a4-4f1e-9ad6-dea1042d6186
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a77349f-e5a2-4dda-bf26-321cbb513238
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71300000 - Engineering services

71500000 - Construction-related services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 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
Postcode Area
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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