Planning

Ulster Canal Restoration Phase 3 - Engineering Consultancy Services

WATERWAYS IRELAND CA

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Planning

18 Apr 2025 at 19:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Ulster Canal Restoration Phase 3 - Engineering Consultancy Services is currently in the planning stage. The contract is managed by Waterways Ireland CA, a body governed by public law, focusing on recreation, culture, and religion. This tender falls under the services category for civil engineering consultancy. The project spans both Northern Ireland (UKN0G) and Ireland (IE041). Key activities include the detailed design and project management of Phases 3.1 and 3.2, which extend from Castle Saunderson to Gortnacarrow. Interested parties must note the upcoming future notice date of 19th April 2025. The estimated contract value is €3,000,000 EUR.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering consultancy services, providing a chance to participate in a high-profile cross-jurisdictional restoration project. Suitable candidates will need to demonstrate a wide range of technical and professional skills, extensive market experience, and expertise in projects similar in nature, size, and complexity. The ideal consultancy team should have a strong understanding of the heritage and cultural requirements of the Contracting Authority, ensuring they align with the needs of Waterways Ireland CA. The procurement method specified is utilising the NEC form of contract, aiming for a single economic operator.

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Notice Title

Ulster Canal Restoration Phase 3 - Engineering Consultancy Services

Notice Description

THIS NOTICE RELATES TO A TENDER OPPORTUNITY WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD, AND PARTICIPATE, AT WWW.ETENDERS.GOV.IE UNDER CFT ID 5521759 Ulster Canal Restoration Phase 3 is a cross jurisdictional project with works in both Northern Ireland and Ireland. When complete, Ulster Canal Restoration Phase 3 will connect the navigations of the previously constructed phases of the Ulster Canal Restoration and provide a navigable link from the Erne Navigation via the restored Ulster Canal to Clones. This competition is for the procurement of a Consultancy Team in respect of Phases 3.1 and 3.2 only, which extends from Castle Saunderson to Gortnacarrow.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The overall project is for the detailed design, tender and project management of the construction of Phases 3.1 and 3.2 as per the planning permission. The main elements of the project are to: (a) Develop detailed design of all works, seek all necessary statutory approvals (e.g. AIP, TAS for roads and bridges). (b) Develop the design for the purposes of tendering the construction of the project using the NEC form of contract for works designed by the Client. (c) Commission any additional services necessary to detail the design. Additional information: It is intended that the contract to be awarded will be with a single economic operator. It is anticipated that the Consultancy Team will require a wide range of technical and professional skills and industry knowledge, and will bring market leading experience and expertise, and have a proven track record with projects similar in nature, size, scale and complexity to the project. The Consultancy Team will have an appreciation for the heritage and cultural requirements of the Contracting Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050547
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016091-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATERWAYS IRELAND CA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.mulligan@waterwaysireland.org
Contact Phone
+44 2866323004

Buyer Location

Locality
ENNISKILLEN
Postcode
BT74 7JY
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)
TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh
Delivery Location
TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh

Local Authority
Fermanagh and Omagh
Electoral Ward
Rossorry
Westminster Constituency
Fermanagh and South Tyrone

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