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Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for Rossmar School - 5 Classroom Extension - Ref MW24-20124673

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Award

14 Apr 2026 at 14:49

Tender

17 Jul 2024 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Education Authority involves the appointment of an Integrated Consultant Team for the extension of Rossmar School, with a project scope encompassing five additional classrooms. This falls under the "services" category within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry classification. The project is located in the UK's UKN0C region. The procurement method utilised is a restricted procedure with selective participation. The tender stage was active until 22nd August 2024, while the current status is complete, with a contract awarded on 14th April 2026 to Paul McAlister Architects Ltd.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural, quantity surveying, structural engineering, and related consultancy services. The contract value lies between £355,250.00 and £426,300.00, signalling substantial investment for professional service providers. Ideal contenders would be teams capable of offering comprehensive project management and professional services across RIBA Plan of Work 2013 Stages 2-7. A competitive edge is given to bids emphasising quality and social value alongside price considerations. An SME, such as Paul McAlister Architects Ltd, successfully secured the contract, showing that smaller organisations with specialised expertise can effectively compete within such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for Rossmar School - 5 Classroom Extension - Ref MW24-20124673

Notice Description

Appointment of a Project Manager led Integrated Consultant Team for Rossmar School - 5 Classroom Extension. Approximate services value in the cost range PS355,250.00 and PS426,300.00. The Integrated Consultant Team to provide full professional services for RIBA Plan of Work 2013 Stages 2-7 to include project management, provision of architectural, quantity surveying, structural, services engineering, civil and structural services for delivery of the proposed School project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of a Project Manager led Integrated Consultant Team for Rossmar School - 5 Classroom Extension. Approximate services value in the cost range PS355,250.00 and PS426,300.00. The Integrated Consultant Team to provide full professional services for RIBA Plan of Work 2013 Stages 2-7 to include project management, provision of architectural, quantity surveying, structural, services engineering, civil and structural services for delivery of the proposed School project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047e2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033885-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£426,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£426,300 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£264,006 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAUL MCALISTER ARCHITECTS

Further Information

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