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ANDBC Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Works Contract for Redevelopment of Ward Park, Bangor

ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Apr 2026 at 13:29

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15 Nov 2024 at 15:18

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23 Oct 2024 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the redevelopment of Ward Park in Bangor was conducted by the Ards and North Down Borough Council. This process involves a works contract under the CPV classification 45200000, targeting the construction and civil engineering sector. Located in Bangor, Northern Ireland, the procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. The process reached completion with the contract awarded on 20th March 2026 to John McQuillan Contracts Ltd for the amount of £2,274,628.43. The tender process began with a submission deadline initially set for 4th December 2024 but later extended to 13th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those experienced in park restoration and improvement projects. SMEs played a significant role, with four out of five bids originating from them, highlighting the competitive advantage for smaller enterprises. Businesses focused on quality, methodology, programme management, and social value, alongside competitive pricing, stand to gain the most from pursuing similar projects in the future. The procurement process emphasised quality and social value alongside financial proposals, making it an attractive prospect for innovative companies aiming to expand their market share in municipal projects.

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Notice Title

ANDBC Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Works Contract for Redevelopment of Ward Park, Bangor

Notice Description

Ward Park is an existing park situated off Castle Street, Bangor. It is owned and managed by Ards and North Down Borough Council. The project is for the provision of restoration and improvement works to the Park. The Park will be updated to meet the changing needs of its users, and to address issues such as accessibility, and quality of facilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ward Park is an existing park situated off Castle Street, Bangor. It is owned and managed by Ards and North Down Borough Council. The project is for the provision of restoration and improvement works to the Park. The Park will be updated to meet the changing needs of its users, and to address issues such as accessibility, and quality of facilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b08a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031201-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,274,628 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months 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
ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT20 4BT
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)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN09 Ards and North Down

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN MCQUILLAN CONTRACTS

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