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CITY OF ARMAGH RFC EXTENSION AND CLUBROOM ENHANCEMENT SCHEME

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 16:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has issued a tender for the "City of Armagh RFC Extension and Clubroom Enhancement Scheme." This procurement process is in the tender stage and is part of the public authority sub-central government category, with Northern Irish devolved regulations applicable. The Council seeks consultancy firms to undertake design and project management services for refurbishing the clubhouse at the City of Armagh Rugby Club, located at Palace Grounds, Friary Rd, Armagh, BT60 4EN. The tender focuses on enhancing the existing facilities by adding a new changing area, showering facilities, and a physio room, alongside improving accessibility and environmental standards. The tender process is open and below threshold, with a deadline for submissions set for 13 January 2026, and inquiries closing on 6 January 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in construction management, architectural design, engineering services, and consultancy. Participation in this project can facilitate business growth by partnering with a public authority on a community-centric initiative aimed at improving local sport facilities. Firms with experience in enhancing energy efficiency, accessibility, and inclusive design are particularly well-suited to compete, as the project's objective is to create facilities suitable for diverse community use. With a contract period spanning from 16 March 2026 to 20 March 2028, this project could offer sustainable business benefits and the potential for increased engagement in future community-related developments.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f02a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080353-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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