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

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting tenders for the project titled "ITT 27/2025 - ICT Appointment for Castlewellan FP Tree Tops Access Linkages". The contracting process, currently in the tender update stage as of 26th January 2026, is focused on securing a suitably qualified Integrated Consultancy Team to deliver comprehensive design and project services under the NEC Professional Services Short Contract. The procurement aligns with RIBA Stage 2 through to the end of Stage 3 with architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services as the primary industry category. This open, below-threshold competition has a submission deadline on 9th February 2026, and all submissions must be made electronically through the specified platform. The opportunity is categorised under services, with a projected contract value of £50,000 to £60,000 GBP, for work commencing on 23rd February 2026 through to 30th September 2026.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in design, architecture, or engineering services to expand their portfolio by working on a prominent public project. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to their eligibility and probable competitive advantages in this open procurement method. With a strong emphasis on cost (70%) and quality (30%) through detailed project-specific criteria, organisations that excel in these areas are well-positioned to leverage this contract to enhance their business growth and market presence in the UK region. The Council's established feasibility and consultation processes ensure a solid foundation upon which the successful consultancy team can build and implement the required access linkages for the Tree Tops project.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060389
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006511-2026
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
26 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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