Tender

RFQ 2025/31 Renovating the Walled Garden Pathways at Castlewellan Forest Park

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council involves the renovation of the Walled Garden Pathways at Castlewellan Forest Park. This tender, titled "RFQ 2025/31 Renovating the Walled Garden Pathways at Castlewellan Forest Park," pertains to the construction industry, specifically focusing on surface work for footpaths. The project is located in the United Kingdom, and it is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including a tender period ending on 17th October 2025 and an enquiry period concluding on 15th October 2025. The procurement adopts an open method, facilitating below threshold competition, and has an estimated contract value of £22,200 gross.

This opportunity could significantly bolster business growth for companies specialising in civil construction works, particularly those adept in pathway renovations. Businesses adept in performing high-quality, sensitive cultural and heritage restoration are well-positioned for this tender. The contract stipulates suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), making it an attractive proposition for such entities looking to prove and expand their capabilities. The successful bidder will be expected to complete the work professionally, with an emphasis on maintenance, conservation, and safety, commencing work from 27th October to 21st November 2025.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2025/31 Renovating the Walled Garden Pathways at Castlewellan Forest Park

Notice Description

The formal pathways within the walled gardens require civils renovation following damages from storm Eowyn and machinery traversing the location. These require recent detritus to be scraped from some locations and the surface topped, graded and compacted with path topping aggregate on identified areas. The civil renovation work to be undertaken must be completed in a timely and highly professional manner by staff that are competent in the tasks expected of them and aware of the sensitive nature of the works that they undertake. The maintenance, making safe and conservation of the historic resource is paramount to Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064290-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£18,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 30 days
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
Timothy Ervine
Contact Email
timothy.ervine@nmandd.org
Contact Phone
03001374000

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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