This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2026 at 09:06

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Derry City and Strabane District Council involves the tender titled "Foyle Valley Greenway Lighting Contractors PQQ Application." This falls under the industry category of construction works, particularly civil engineering and highway construction, with the location specified as Derry/Londonderry, United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the contract award stage on 3rd June 2026, with a contract period set from 29th June 2026 to 18th December 2026. The procurement was carried out using an open method detailed as "Below threshold - open competition." The associated value of the awarded contract amounts to approximately £343,874.22. The tender process began in December 2025, with the submission deadline set for 9th January 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for SMEs in the construction and civil engineering sector by providing a significant project to enhance lighting along the Foyle River greenway. The primary contractor appointed was CIVCO Ltd, a suitable small to medium enterprise, highlighting that similar sized firms could be well-poised to compete for such opportunities. The requirement for comprehensive work, including lighting installation, site clearance, and landscaping, suggests that businesses with expertise in multifaceted infrastructure projects would be highly competitive. As the project is under sub-central government regulations in Northern Ireland, organisations familiar with similar local government contracts and environmental protection requirements will find this opportunity particularly fitting.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Foyle Valley Greenway Lighting Contractors PQQ Application

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council seeks tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the provision of new lighting along the existing greenway paths along the Foyle River between Craigavon Bridge to pass the Daisy Field in Derry/Londonderry. The path is near mature trees and hedges, the railroad track, the river wall and buildings, all of which are to be protected through the works. The proposed works might also include some associated works such as site clearance, drainage, landscaping, adjustments to the existing paths and repairs of path surfacing etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060098-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£286,561 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Derry City and Strabane Disctrict Council
Additional Buyers

Derry City and Strabane District Council

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVCO Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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