Tender

A Critical Friend to Assist in the Review of Landscape Designations for the Local Development Plan

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 08:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is issuing a tender titled "A Critical Friend to Assist in the Review of Landscape Designations for the Local Development Plan." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on urban planning and landscape architectural services, and it is being conducted in Northern Ireland. The procurement method is an open competition, specifically below-threshold, inviting submissions through EtendersNI only. The tender process is currently active, with the tender period ending on 27th October 2025, and an enquiry period that closes on 20th October 2025. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st December 2025 and conclude on 31st May 2026, with a total contract value of £36,000, gross.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in urban planning and landscape architecture, as well as those providing design consultancy services. Businesses with experience in environmental and landscape protection services will find this project particularly aligned with their expertise. Submissions are evaluated on a quality-cost basis, with quality being weighted at 70% and cost at 30%, favouring companies that deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions. This project could serve as an excellent avenue for growth, especially for firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector engagements within the UK, specifically in the Northern Ireland region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A Critical Friend to Assist in the Review of Landscape Designations for the Local Development Plan

Notice Description

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council currently have a requirement for the provision for engagement of external consultants to provide a review of the designated local landscape designations in the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Area as per the attached ITT and Specification documentation. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a785
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061992-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71410000 - Urban planning services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

90720000 - Environmental protection

90721100 - Landscape protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nicola Crawford
Contact Email
nicola.crawford@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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