Planning

ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise - Appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team to explore the Development of an Integrated Waste and Operations Depot

ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Aug 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ards and North Down Borough Council is initiating a preliminary market engagement exercise for the potential development of an Integrated Waste and Operations Depot. This procurement process is in the planning stage and seeks to gather information from potential suppliers. The process is being guided under Northern Irish devolved regulations and classified as a service in the public authority sub-central government category. Interested suppliers are required to complete a questionnaire by 12 noon on Friday, 15th August 2025, through the eTendersNI platform, referencing Call for Tender (CfT) 6063177. The anticipated plan foresees the contract period to start on 1st December 2025 and run until 1st September 2026, focusing on waste transfer station services, architectural and engineering services, and refuse and waste-related services, primarily delivered in the UKN09 region of Northern Ireland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in architectural design, engineering services, and waste management solutions to contribute to an essential public service project. Firms capable of providing integrated consultancy teams for feasibility studies, cost estimation, and economic impact assessments will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their offerings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the council's efforts to invite diverse market players and utilise innovative approaches to infrastructure development. Engaging in this process not only broadens the prospective supplier's network but also enhances visibility and credibility within the sector, positioning businesses favourably for future tender opportunities.

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Notice Title

ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise - Appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team to explore the Development of an Integrated Waste and Operations Depot

Notice Description

This Notice is to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the potential contract for an Integrated Consultancy Team to explore the development of an Integrated Waste and Operations Depot. To this end, Ards and North Down Borough Council wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the completion of a Questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of the Call for Tender (CfT) Ref: 6063177. All correspondence in relation to this Pre-Market Engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire No Later than 12noon on Friday 15th August 2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6063177. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Planning Information

This Notice is to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the potential contract for an Integrated Consultancy Team to explore the development of an Integrated Waste and Operations Depot. To this end, Ards and North Down Borough Council wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the completion of a Questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of the Call for Tender (CfT) Ref: 6063177. All correspondence in relation to this Pre-Market Engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire No Later than 12noon on Friday 15th August 2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6063177. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045204-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45232470 - Waste transfer station

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71314200 - Energy-management services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79314000 - Feasibility study

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT20 4BT
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)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN09 Ards and North Down

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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