Planning

PEACEPLUS - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE GEMINI PROJECT

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

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Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 12:21

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has announced a planned procurement process for professional services related to the Gemini Project under the PEACEPLUS programme. This strategic endeavour, situated in Belfast, aims to procure services for drilling geothermal boreholes and installing heat pumps at the Cloughfern site. The project is in the planning stage and targets the integration of a ground source heat pump system to efficiently heat residential properties. The open procurement method announced is aimed at below threshold competition, with all strategic details subject to change. Interested parties should note the tender period, which is expected to conclude on 26th January 2026, with contract work commencing by 16th March 2026 and concluding by 31st May 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in geological consultancy and geology services, particularly those experienced in renewable energy solutions and heating technologies. Companies with the ability to support innovative and sustainable infrastructure projects stand to benefit greatly from participating in this process. The initiative aligns with broader environmental objectives and requires registrations for interested suppliers on the eTendersNI platform for access to future procurement documentation. The involvement of the Special EU Programmes Body highlights the project's importance and potential for fostering sustainable development within Northern Ireland's housing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PEACEPLUS - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE GEMINI PROJECT

Notice Description

The potential competitive process associated with this Notice is supported by the PEACEPLUS programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The requirement relates to the potential procurement of a range of professional services to support drilling of geothermal boreholes and the Installation of heat pumps at NIHEs Cloughfern site. This work aims to facilitate a ground source heat pump system and demonstrate how this emerging technology can be used to heat residential properties. Should a competition proceed, full details of the scope will be set out in the procurement documents, which will be made available on eTendersNI. On 5th November 2025 a Prior Information Notice was published in the Official Journal of the European Union relating to this requirement, Notice Publication Number: 733404 - 2025, OJ S Issue Number: 213/2025. Please Note: The views and opinions expressed in this document do not necessarily reflect those of the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) or the Programme funders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072376-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

CPV Codes

71351220 - Geological consultancy services

71351910 - Geology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8PB
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
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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