Tender

ITT 27/2025 - ICT Appointment for Castlewellan FP Tree Tops Access Linkages

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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12 Jan 2026 at 11:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is conducting a public procurement process with the aim of appointing an Integrated Consultancy Team (ICT) for the Castlewellan FP Tree Tops Access Linkages project. The procurement is under the status of 'active' and is classified under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry category. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for the submission of bids set for 2nd February 2026. The project value is estimated at a gross amount of £60,000 with a net amount of £50,000. This is an open competition under the procurement method "Below threshold - open competition," and the focus of this tender is to provide design and project services from RIBA Stage 2 to Stage 3.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architecture, construction, and engineering. The project is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs, making it an excellent opportunity for smaller organisations to expand their portfolios and engage in public sector projects. The contract period begins on 23rd February 2026 and ends on 30th September 2026, allowing ample time for the involved consultancy team to deliver comprehensive project solutions. With price and quality weighted at 70% and 30%, respectively, this procurement provides a balanced opportunity for organisations that can deliver competitive pricing and high-standard project outputs. Interested parties can access the opportunity by registering with MultiQuote and quoting the required references.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT 27/2025 - ICT Appointment for Castlewellan FP Tree Tops Access Linkages

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne & Down District Council wishes to appoint the expertise of a suitably qualified Integrated Consultancy Team under the NEC Professional Services - Short Contract, to provide comprehensive design and project services for this project, from RIBA Stage 2 up to the conclusion of RIBA Stage 3. Please note that that there are limited RIBA Stages 0-1 for the new ICT, as Council have already completed the Feasibility and Consultation Processes for the overall Tree Tops project, of which these ancillary access linkages and services costs were considered part of.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060389
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002204-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Timothy Ervine
Contact Email
timothy.ervine@nmandd.org
Contact Phone
03001374000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
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)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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