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ID 5983468 - DfE - Environmental Assessment and Planning Application for Antrim Area Hospital

DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY

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Award

02 Dec 2025 at 10:33

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 10:31

Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

An environmental assessment and planning application contract for a deep geothermal system at Antrim Area Hospital has been awarded by the Department for the Economy. Located in Belfast, this procurement falls under the 'services' category, focusing on environmental management and impact assessment within the UK region. The contracting process followed an open procedure, compliant with Northern Irish devolved regulations, and was overseen by the CPD - Supplies & Services Division. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Tetra Tech Consulting (NI) Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Belfast. The initial contract period is set for 24 months, commencing on 1st December 2025, with possible extensions contingent on project developments.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for firms specialising in environmental impact and energy-related services. Companies with expertise in site selection, environmental planning, and energy consulting will find this contract particularly relevant. The engagement underscores a substantial investment in sustainable and renewable energy solutions within Northern Ireland, fostering prospects for businesses in the environmental sector. Businesses looking to expand their reach in the public sector and leverage technical expertise in environmental services will find engaging in similar future tenders beneficial for business development.

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Notice Title

ID 5983468 - DfE - Environmental Assessment and Planning Application for Antrim Area Hospital

Notice Description

The Department for the Economy wishes to engage a supplier to deliver a determined planning application for a deep geothermal system at Antrim Area Hospital (AAH). Outputs will include site selection, environmental assessments, environmental impact assessment and an application for full planning permission at the selected site. The contract is for an initial period of 24 months. In the event of any unforeseen events or delays to completion of the required works, the initial contract will be followed by two optional extension periods of up to 6 months each. Suppliers should refer to the Specification for full details of the requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 24 months. In the event of any unforeseen events or delays to completion of the required works, the initial contract will be followed by two optional extension periods of up to 6 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059443
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078780-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction

71314000 - Energy and related services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90710000 - Environmental management

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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
DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8FD
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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TETRA TECH CONSULTING (NI

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