Award

Framework for the provision of integrated Consultancy team Design Service

MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 16:49

Tender

16 Jul 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is for a framework contract to provide Integrated Consultancy Team Design Services. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically structural engineering consultancy services, and focuses on various capital projects throughout the council's borough, like community centre provisions, sports facilities, and coastal project management. The initial procurement phase is complete, leading to a contract award dated 22 August 2025, with a total value of £3,600,000. The procurement followed an open procedure and included suppliers like Hall Black Douglas and McGurk Architects, indicating a completion stage with the contract actively in place.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in multidisciplinary consultancy, architectural and engineering services, particularly those well-versed in public sector projects and infrastructure development. Firms focused on community development and public facility enhancement can significantly benefit from this contract due to the diverse project types, from sports facility upgrades to environmental projects. Moreover, businesses that can offer comprehensive services, including project planning and sustainable design solutions, are well-positioned to thrive in this framework. Overall, the tender aligns with enterprises aiming for growth through high-value public sector contracts in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

Framework for the provision of integrated Consultancy team Design Service

Notice Description

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council wish to implement a framework contract for the procurement of a suitably qualified and competent multi-disciplinary consultancy teams to assist in the delivery of its Capital Plan. A range of projects for the Capital Works Plan for which a design team service may be required will involve projects within the Borough which the Authority operates. The nature of the accommodation and services to be provided include, but are not limited to: * New build community centre provision and refurbishment of existing; * New cemetery provision and extension to existing; * Upgrade of football stadia; * New build public toilet provision and refurbishment of existing; * Provision of Changing Places facilities; * Playpark programme including provision of new and refurbishment of existing; * MUGA programme including provision of new and refurbishment of existing; * Provision of new and enhanced Borough greenways and blueways; * Coastal projects such as dredging, pier stabilisation, harbour refurbishment works, cliff stabilisation, etc; * Provision of new and enhanced forest paths; * New visitor centres to destination parks; * Design and provision of masterplans; * Refurbishment, remodelling, redecoration or extension to any Council asset; * Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or Sustainable amendments to a council asset; * Site feasibility studies; * Sole Outline Planning approvals; * Assistance with external funding bids.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council wish to implement a framework contract for the procurement of a suitably qualified and competent multi-disciplinary consultancy teams to assist in the delivery of its Capital Plan. A range of projects for the Capital Works Plan for which a design team service may be required will involve projects within the Borough which the Authority operates. The nature of the accommodation and services to be provided include, but are not limited to: * New build community centre provision and refurbishment of existing; * New cemetery provision and extension to existing; * Upgrade of football stadia; * New build public toilet provision and refurbishment of existing; * Provision of Changing Places facilities; * Playpark programme including provision of new and refurbishment of existing; * MUGA programme including provision of new and refurbishment of existing; * Provision of new and enhanced Borough greenways and blueways; * Coastal projects such as dredging, pier stabilisation, harbour refurbishment works, cliff stabilisation, etc; * Provision of new and enhanced forest paths; * New visitor centres to destination parks; * Design and provision of masterplans; * Refurbishment, remodelling, redecoration or extension to any Council asset; * Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or Sustainable amendments to a council asset; * Site feasibility studies; * Sole Outline Planning approvals; * Assistance with external funding bids.

Renewal: option for further period of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05603c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084621-2025
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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jim Sweeney
Contact Email
james.sweeney@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT43 5EJ
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)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0F Mid and East Antrim

Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Castle Demesne
Westminster Constituency
North Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

HALL BLACK DOUGLAS

KNOX AND CLAYTON

MCGURK ARCHITECTS

MOORE MACDONALD & PARTNERS

WDR & RT TAGGART

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