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RFQ 2025/29 - Comprehensive Services Contract for the Evaluation, Risk Assessment, and Post-Inspection Reporting of Newry Mourne and Down District Play Areas

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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08 Oct 2025 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has issued an open procurement for the "RFQ 2025/29 - Comprehensive Services Contract for the Evaluation, Risk Assessment, and Post-Inspection Reporting of Newry Mourne and Down District Play Areas." This tender falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of playground equipment. The Council seeks to appoint an independent inspector to conduct annual audits and reports to enhance safety and compliance in their recreational spaces. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with important deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 16th October 2025 and a tender submission deadline by 13:00 on 21st October 2025. The contract value is gross £21,600, with the main procurement category being services, and the location for the delivery being the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety inspections, risk assessments, and maintenance services, especially those focused on public recreational areas. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their compatibility with the suitability criteria. The contract, scheduled to commence on 2nd January 2026 for a tenure of three years with potential extensions, offers avenues for businesses looking to establish long-term relationships with public entities. The procurement method implemented is an open competition, highlighting a transparent selection process that focuses on cost and project-specific quality criteria, offering businesses a chance to showcase their competitiveness in delivering high-quality service at optimal pricing.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2025/29 - Comprehensive Services Contract for the Evaluation, Risk Assessment, and Post-Inspection Reporting of Newry Mourne and Down District Play Areas

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (The Council) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and independent inspector to carry out annual risk assessments, post-inspection reporting, and comprehensive play area audit reporting for all sites. This process is essential to ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance with legal obligations, and the continued enhancement of recreational spaces for residents and visitors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aab6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063350-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 29 Dec 2028 2-3 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
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Adrian Doyle
Contact Email
adrian.doyle@nmandd.org
Contact Phone
03301374253

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
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)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

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