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CT0149 - Professional Services in relation to Multi Element Improvement Works in Lower Ormeau Road, Belfast.

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2025 at 07:25

Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "CT0149 - Professional Services in relation to Multi Element Improvement Works in Lower Ormeau Road, Belfast," was conducted by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. This contract falls under the services category, specifically building surveying services, and is located in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement method followed was an open procedure. The tendering stage commenced in February 2025, with the award completed on 13th August 2025. Key dates included the tender submission deadline on 20th March 2025, with the contract valued at £214,940 post-award. This procurement process is part of the multi-discipline improvement works aimed at Lower Ormeau Road, focusing on comprehensive surveying and management of works up to the defects liability period.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in architectural, quantity surveying, civil, and structural engineering consultancy services. Companies with a multi-disciplinary team are well-positioned to take advantage of this procurement, particularly those that can offer a balance between quality and cost, as indicated by a 50/50 award criteria weighting. As the awarded contract was executed with WATTS GROUP LIMITED, SMEs can find growth opportunities by leveraging their specialised services, especially since one out of three bids was from an SME. Additionally, the open procedure and electronic submission methods increase accessibility for specialists in the region looking to expand their portfolio with public sector projects.

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Notice Title

CT0149 - Professional Services in relation to Multi Element Improvement Works in Lower Ormeau Road, Belfast.

Notice Description

To appoint a suitably qualified and competent multi-disciplinary team to carry out services including, but not limited to survey, management of works on site, through to agreement of final account and defects period, in relation to MEI Works for Lower Ormeau Road, Belfast.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To appoint a suitably qualified and competent multi-disciplinary team to carry out services including, but not limited to survey, management of works on site, through to agreement of final account and defects period, in relation to MEI Works for Lower Ormeau Road, Belfast.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e35b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048228-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£214,940 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 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
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Kathleen Kane, kathleen.kanenihe.gov.uk
Contact Email
kathleen.kane@nihe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8BP
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
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATTS GROUP

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