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NIFHA 5673505 Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT INTEGRATED CONSULTANT TEAM FRAMEWORK

NORTHERN IRELAND FISHERY HARBOUR AUTHORITY NIFHA

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Tender

13 Jan 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA) has initiated a tender for a Professional Services Contract as part of the Integrated Consultant Team Framework. This procurement focuses on civil engineering consultancy services within the construction industry category. The project location is Northern Ireland, and the procurement is currently in the tender stage. The open procedure tender was published on 13th January 2025, with a submission deadline of 20th February 2025 at 15:00 UTC. The contract will span an initial duration of two years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, bringing the total potential duration to four years.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in construction-related professional services, particularly those with expertise in civil and structural engineering as well as marine environment projects. Companies capable of providing a comprehensive consultancy service, as part of an Integrated Consultant Team, will find this tender particularly suitable. The awarded contract, valued at £400,000, offers a substantial scope for business growth, allowing successful bidders to demonstrate their capabilities, secure a steady income stream, and enhance their market reputation in Northern Ireland. Potential participants must hold the necessary licences and qualifications detailed in the PQQP documents and should be prepared for performance monitoring by the Contracting Authority.

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Notice Title

NIFHA 5673505 Northern Ireland Fishery Harbour Authority (NIFHA) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT INTEGRATED CONSULTANT TEAM FRAMEWORK

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement Is For The Provision Of Construction Related Professional Services By A Consultant And Its Supply Chain, Collectively Referred To As An Integrated Consultant Team (ICT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement Is For The Provision Of Construction Related Professional Services By A Consultant And Its Supply Chain, Collectively Referred To As An Integrated Consultant Team (ICT).

Renewal: The initial contract award is for a 2 year period with and option 2 year period of 1 year and 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cf74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000989-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND FISHERY HARBOUR AUTHORITY NIFHA
Contact Name
FAO Procurement Operations Branch
Contact Email
construct.info@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890816555

Buyer Location

Locality
DOWNPATRICK
Postcode
BT30 6DW
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
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
South Down

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