Tender

Appointment of Integrated Consultants Team for Slemish Integrated College, Ballymena

EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 16:34

Planning

07 Jul 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority NI has initiated a tender process for appointing an Integrated Consultants Team for the Slemish Integrated College project in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. This contract involves comprehensive services across the RIBA Stages 0 to 7 for a 1,050-pupil post-primary school, incorporating various outdoor and transport facilities. With a procurement method classified as 'selective' and detailed as a competitive flexible procedure, this is an active tender seeking submissions by 27 February 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £3.2 million (net) and the engagement spans a ten-year period starting 1 June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural, engineering, construction management, and related services, particularly those adept in handling comprehensive, multi-staged projects. Given the size and scope of the contract, it is well-suited for medium to large enterprises with a strong portfolio in delivering education facilities and experience in managing projects adhering to the RIBA Plan of Work. Businesses adept at delivering quality, social value, and competitive pricing stand a chance to secure the contract by submitting the most advantageous tender, in accordance with the awarded criteria.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Integrated Consultants Team for Slemish Integrated College, Ballymena

Notice Description

Appointment of an Integrated Consultants Team for the delivery of Slemish Integrated College, Ballymena, a 1050 pupil post primary school. The successful ICT will work on a Traditional Design basis, to take the Project through RIBA Stages 0-7. The project will incorporate several outdoor recreation provisions, including Tennis Courts, Synthetic/Grass Sports Pitches and Hard/Grass play to meet all DE handbook requirements for a school of this size. Parking, transport requirements, delivery and maintenance will also form part of the overall scope.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005485-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI
Additional Buyers

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
majorworks.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
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
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

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