Notice Information
Notice Title
The Gobbins Visitor Centre Interpretation Project
Notice Description
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with an experienced and qualified supplier to provide a full design and works service for an 'Interpretation Project at The Gobbins Visitor Centre', Middle Road, Islandmagee BT40 3SL, to be delivered by 31 October 2026. The Gobbins is owned and operated by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and stands as a unique cliffside attraction along Northern Ireland's famous Causeway Coastal Route. Visitors embark on a dramatic journey along suspended walkways, tunnels, and bridges carved directly into the basalt cliffs, offering stunning views of the Irish Sea, encounters with local wildlife, and a close-up look at the area's remarkable geology. The current visitor experience combines expertly guided tours available throughout the year, informative outdoor signage, and a modern Visitor Centre with cafe and associated community centre.
Planning Information
Interested parties are requested to complete this questionnaire and return it by 12noon on Monday 22nd December 2025. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the esourcingNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by the Construction and Procurement Delivery to all interested suppliers through the esourcingNI messaging system. Your response must be uploaded within the esourcingNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough available through the homepage of the portal.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c3
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082445-2025
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
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- CPV Codes
71315200 - Building consultancy services
71315210 - Building services consultancy services
79540000 - Interpretation services
79930000 - Specialty design services
79961200 - Aerial photography services
79961300 - Specialised photography services
92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 12 Dec 20252 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 22 Jan 20264 weeks to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Mar 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BALLYMENA
- Postcode
- BT43 5EJ
- 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)
- TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
- Delivery Location
- TLN Northern Ireland
-
- Local Authority
- Mid and East Antrim
- Electoral Ward
- Castle Demesne
- Westminster Constituency
- North Antrim
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082445-2025
12th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
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