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National Trust - NI - Lead Designer & Multidisciplinary team for capital works for CaR Visitor Infrastructure Project

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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04 Nov 2026 at 19:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust seeks a lead designer and multidisciplinary consultancy team for the Carrick-a-Rede Visitor Infrastructure Project in Northern Ireland. The team will develop and deliver visitor infrastructure improvements, supporting sustainable growth in visitor numbers, conservation objectives and positive community outcomes. The project aims to improve the visitor experience and strengthen Carrick-a-Rede’s position as a destination on the Causeway Coastal Route. The services cover architecture and related design, engineering and construction-related consultancy. Delivery is at Carrick-a-Rede in Northern Ireland. The buyer is the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty.

The National Trust invited offers through an open, below-threshold procedure. The stated evaluation basis is not set out in the available procurement details. The tender submission deadline was 2 December 2026 at 16:00 UTC; queries were due by 25 November 2026, with communication through the Proactis Plaza portal. The estimated contract value is £40,000. The contract period is 14 December 2026 to 1 December 2027. The published timetable gives 9 December 2026 as the planned contract award date. This is a single project requirement, with no separate lots described. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The project is intended to enable visitor numbers to grow to 250,000 annually within seven years.

This opportunity is suited to design and consultancy practices able to bring together lead design, architectural, engineering and construction-related expertise in a multidisciplinary team. The brief calls for experience and capability in developing and delivering visitor infrastructure, alongside an innovative approach to a high-profile destination project. Suppliers should be able to balance improvements to visitor facilities and experience with conservation objectives and positive community outcomes. The intended growth in visitor numbers points to a need for infrastructure proposals that support a substantial visitor destination while advancing sustainable growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises are considered suitable to compete. The stated requirements do not identify particular accreditations, minimum staffing levels or named specialist disciplines beyond the lead designer and multidisciplinary consultancy team.

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Notice Title

National Trust - NI - Lead Designer & Multidisciplinary team for capital works for CaR Visitor Infrastructure Project

Notice Description

The National Trust is seeking to appoint a Lead Designer and multidisciplinary consultancy team to support the Carrick-a-Rede Visitor Infrastructure Project. This landmark project aims to sustainably grow visitor numbers to 250,000 annually within seven years, enhance the visitor experience, and strengthen Carrick-a-Rede's position as a premier destination along the Causeway Coastal Route. The appointed team will help develop and deliver infrastructure improvements that support long-term growth, conservation objectives, and positive community outcomes. Interested organisations are invited to demonstrate their experience, capability, and innovative approach to delivering this high-profile visitor destination project. Closing Date for RFP - 2nd December 2026 Deadline for Queries - 25th November 2026 Award Contract - 9th December 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-fbd6419b-01a6-4dd7-bd12-eb80abffa2af
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a17cebab-4b5c-4273-8ffc-6d579de4a34d
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

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71300000 - Engineering services

71500000 - Construction-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
4 Nov 2026Today
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2027 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
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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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