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08 Jul 2026 at 12:16

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05 Dec 2025 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "City of Armagh RFC Extension and Clubroom Enhancement Scheme" involves Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council as the buying organisation. This tender is aimed at the refurbishment and enhancement of the clubhouse at City of Armagh Rugby Club, located at Palace Grounds, Friary Rd, Armagh BT60 4EN. The project falls under the services category with a focus on architectural, engineering design, and construction management services. The procurement was completed through an open, below-threshold competition, with the tender period having ended on 13 January 2026. The contract, which was awarded to R E Quinn Architects Limited, commenced on 25 June 2026 and will conclude on 24 June 2029, with a gross value of GBP 41,280.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in architectural design and project management services. Businesses that can provide comprehensive engineering, structural, and civil engineering consultancy services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, given the need for enhancing community sports facilities. Firms experienced in integrating energy efficiency measures and improving accessibility in public facilities would find substantial opportunities in this contract, especially in contexts that require adherence to Northern Irish devolved regulations.

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Notice Title

CITY OF ARMAGH RFC EXTENSION AND CLUBROOM ENHANCEMENT SCHEME

Notice Description

Tenders are invited from suitably qualified Consultancy firms for the Design and Project Management of the refurbishment of the clubhouse building at City of Armagh Rugby Club, situated at Palace Grounds, Friary Rd, Armagh BT60 4EN. Professional Services RIBA 4-7 for the proposed single-story extension comprising of new Changing, Showering facilities and Physio room. Refurbishment of existing shower areas to provide enhanced male and female changing and shower facilities. City of Armagh Rugby Football Club in (CARFC) was founded in 1875 and since 1977 have been located at their current site on the Friary Road in Armagh. The clubhouse and grounds have been extensively used during this period, not just by rugby club members and visiting rugby clubs but also by the local community and local sporting clubs. Part of the current facilities (approximately 700m2) are substandard (built in 1977) and there is a requirement to ensure that there are facilities suitable for female and disabled participants and that they are adequate and truly inclusive for everyone in CARFC's ever-growing community. It is the desire that the energy efficiency measures, accessibility and environmental improvements will increase participation volumes in all categories. Significantly, it will also encourage other organisations to use the facilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f02a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064195-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71520000 - Construction supervision services

71540000 - Construction management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,800 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
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)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R E QUINN ARCHITECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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