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CA14723 - Tender 32/2024 - Interpretation and Wayfinding Design, Delivery and Installation for Castlewellan Historic Demesne

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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11 Jun 2025 at 11:06

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03 Oct 2024 at 09:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) invited tenders for the project titled "CA14723 - Tender 32/2024 - Interpretation and Wayfinding Design, Delivery and Installation for Castlewellan Historic Demesne." This procurement falls under the industry category of graphic design services, specifically project-design services other than construction work. It is an open procurement process accessible to all eligible participants, with the interpretational design aimed at enhancing the visitor experience in a historic site frequently visited by families, sport participants, and special interest groups. The tendering process began with the publication on 3rd October 2024, and the deadline for submissions was 20th November 2024. The contract was scheduled to commence on 21st November 2024 and conclude on 31st July 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the award update phase, with EPIC Design having been awarded the contract as of 11th June 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in interpretive design and build services, particularly those with expertise in creating engaging visitor experiences. The £133,000 contract value provides a substantial business growth opportunity for SMEs, which are acknowledged as suitable participants. Businesses capable of offering innovative and culturally relevant design solutions stand a competitive chance, as the project seeks to attract diverse visitor demographics. With an open procurement method, this tender offers a level playing field for smaller enterprises looking to expand their portfolio and gain experience by partnering with a prominent local authority like NMD in the tourism sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA14723 - Tender 32/2024 - Interpretation and Wayfinding Design, Delivery and Installation for Castlewellan Historic Demesne

Notice Description

NM&DDC seeks to appoint an Interpretative Design and Build Team for the Castlewellan Historic Demesne Visitor Experience. The interpretation design shall enhance the visitor experience within the Demesne. The Demesne is visited by a broad range of users from families to activity sport participants, and special interest groups; they broadly fall into the following Tourism Northern Ireland (TNI) Market Segments: Mature Cosmopolitans, Time Together & Family Fun. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA14723. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA14723 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2eea8d9-02d4-4c6b-a281-b0e59f128103
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

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

CPV Codes

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

EPIC DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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