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Appointment of ICT for Bridge Replacement and Enhancement Scheme Clare Glen

ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 12:17

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 12:00

Tender

30 Apr 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Appointment of ICT for Bridge Replacement and Enhancement Scheme Clare Glen" project. This initiative falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The project is located in Craigavon, within the region of Northern Ireland, UK. The procurement process, which follows below-threshold open competition rules, was initiated to replace and enhance the Clare Glen Bridge, including upgrading park paths and associated works. The tender stage is complete, and Paul McAlister Architects Ltd has been awarded the contract, which commenced on 19th January 2026 and will run until 28th February 2027, with a contract value of £86,712.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in architectural and civil engineering services, particularly those that specialise in construction project management and engineering design. The detailed scope of work provides room for businesses to showcase their expertise in delivering complex infrastructure projects, complying with local guidelines, and implementing modern accessibility features. Large firms like Paul McAlister Architects Ltd will find it well-suited to leverage their extensive resources and experience, while other companies in the sector might take this as a benchmark to scale their operations and enhance their profiles in similar public projects.

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Notice Title

Appointment of ICT for Bridge Replacement and Enhancement Scheme Clare Glen

Notice Description

The Clare Glen Bridge Replacement and Enhancement Scheme is to align with Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council Plans and Strategy, as set out in MOI Part B. The Economic Operator shall provide the Services, as developed by the Council, for the demolition and removal of the existing 3 span Glulam timber footbridge, the design of a replacement footbridge and associated works, in addition to the design for the upgrade of 5.5km of park paths including signage upgrades to comply with Councils guidelines and accessible furniture. The Council wishes to take the project forward, through the appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team (ICT) commissioned to define the project brief (RIBA 1) and prepare conceptual designs (RIBA Stage 2), carry out stakeholder consultations. Undertake detailed design, cost exercises and secure necessary planning approvals (RIBA 3) and produce technical designs and IST tender documents to a mid-stage gateway in RIBA Stage 4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003853-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

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

71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£86,712 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£86,712 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
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)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAUL MCALISTER ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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