Tender

Tender for the appointment of a specialist team to deliver Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council's Greenway Investment Framework

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 May 2025 at 07:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is inviting tenders for the appointment of a specialist team to deliver the Greenway Investment Framework, with the procurement process currently at the tender stage. This open competition is below the threshold and falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. Interested parties need to submit their proposals via etendersNI by 23rd May 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 16th May 2025. The council, located in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, expects the contract to commence on 30th June 2025 and continue for a year, with a possible extension of another 12 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in delivering consultancy services related to research and development. With a focus on cost, methodology, and project team expertise, companies that can offer innovative approaches and demonstrate strong capability in project management will find this tender particularly lucrative. SMEs stand a favourable chance due to the suitability criteria set by the council, making it an excellent opportunity for smaller organisations looking to expand their reach in public sector projects within Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

Tender for the appointment of a specialist team to deliver Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council's Greenway Investment Framework

Notice Description

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council currently wish to appoint a specialist team to delivery Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council's Greenway Investment Framework. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2. The contract term is one period of 12 months with option to extend for a further 12 months. For the information of Tenderers dates and times may be subject to minor revision for any period during the extent of the Contract. The Council may, no later than three Months prior to the Initial Contract Period Expiry Date, give notice in writing to the Contractor to invite the Contractor to agree to extend the Contract for a further period of 12 months commencing after the Initial Contract Period Expiry Date. The Contractor will be expected to provide a response to the extension invite within 5 working days of receipt.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050be9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018627-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.hegan@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

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