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CA16727 - RFQ 2025/37 - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Newry Canal and Our Engineering Heritage

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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11 Mar 2026 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) recently completed the procurement process for a project focusing on Newry's canal history through the issuance of a contract titled "RFQ 2025/37 - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Newry Canal and Our Engineering Heritage." This award, under the Education and training services category, involves designing a shared history and culture programme. The process utilised an open procedure, beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises. The project aims to engage participants from Newry, Mourne and Down with workshops and site visits, delving into canal construction and engineering history. The contract commenced on 26th February 2026 and will run until 31st August 2026, with the award being finalised and published on 11th March 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in consultancy and heritage-focused sectors, particularly those with expertise in organising educational programmes and cultural heritage projects. Organisations capable of delivering engaging workshops and site visits related to historical engineering will find a niche in this contract. With the involvement of local communities and the need for a dedicated project webpage, companies with digital and community engagement skills will have the opportunity to create lasting impact and showcase their capabilities, contributing to the growth and development of Newry, Mourne and Down's historical and cultural heritage sector.

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Notice Title

CA16727 - RFQ 2025/37 - PEACEPLUS 3.7 Newry Canal and Our Engineering Heritage

Notice Description

Competent Consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a shared history and culture programme. This heritage-focused project will engage participants from Newry, Mourne and Down through workshops, talks, and site visits exploring the region's canal history and engineering. Participants will learn about canal construction and key engineers, document features through photography, and contribute reflections to a project webpage hosted by the Newry Mourne and Down Museum. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16727. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16727 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d679eb21-d400-441e-a67e-315df31125d5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,718 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTELLIGENT MARKETING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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