Tender

PEACEPLUS Works Contractor for Reconnected Belfast Project at Waterworks and Alexandra Park

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council has initiated a procurement process to appoint a contractor for the PEACEPLUS Reconnected Belfast Project, focusing on the regeneration of Waterworks and Alexandra Park. This project falls under the construction work industry category and takes place in Belfast, Northern Ireland (region UKN06). Currently in the tender stage, the process employs a restricted procedure, with electronic and written submission methods. The tender, identified as "PQQ 4707", is set to close on 16th February 2026. This active procurement involves upgrading 33.18 hectares of parkland to foster community integration and includes extensive construction and refurbishment works to park and reservoir facilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms specialising in parkland and public space regeneration, reservoir construction, highways surface work, and sports facility construction. It is an ideal opportunity for businesses experienced in landscaping and urban development to contribute to a transformative community project. Companies with expertise in constructing multipurpose community spaces, pedestrian zones, and sports facilities would find this contract particularly relevant as it requires comprehensive improvements to public amenities and infrastructure. The project is supported by financing from the European Regional Development Fund, aiming to create an inclusive environment that supports community growth and engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PEACEPLUS Works Contractor for Reconnected Belfast Project at Waterworks and Alexandra Park

Notice Description

The Project focuses on re-generating Waterworks and Alexandra Park, the objective of the project is to increase cross-community integration through a transformed shared space in north Belfast, which will enable 33.18 hectares of parkland space to be upgraded and capable of facilitating participation of thousands of people from all communities. Improvements at Waterworks Park comprise the demolition of the existing Waterworks Bothy and replacement with a new building to include public toilets, Changing Places, multi-purpose community room and kitchenette, extension to existing Cavehill Road gatehouse building, entrance improvements, new events space including multipurpose decking, resurfacing of footways, new pedestrian lighting along key routes, a dog park, replacement platforms and viewing area, replacement surface to existing small sided 3G pitch, and upgrades to existing Queen Mary's playground. Improvements at Alexandra Park include the resurfacing of footways, new pedestrian lighting along key routes, new reinforced grass event space, new lake viewing area, new public toilets and changing places, entrance improvements, 2no existing bridges replaced, new pedestrian entrance, new multi-sport synthetic surface with cover, and upgrades to existing play parks. Streetscape improvements along Camberwell Terrace and Castleton Gardens include resurfacing of footways with new kerbs; resurfaced carriageways and new tactile paving at pedestrian crossings; and all associated works. Additionally, works include refurbishment and safety works to the Waterworks upper and lower reservoirs, and Alexandra Park lake reservoir, to be complemented with wider environmental, landscape and connectivity improvements. The proposed reservoir works comprise of a new overflow structure with reinforcement and protection of the return embankment parallel to the bywash channel at Waterworks Upper reservoir, repairs to the upstream face of Waterworks Lower reservoir with the addition of wetland planting to reduce the overall capacity of the reservoir, and removal of an existing parapet wall and embankment reinforcement at the Alexandra Park Lake reservoir.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Project focuses on re-generating Waterworks and Alexandra Park, the objective of the project is to increase cross-community integration through a transformed shared space in north Belfast, which will enable 33.18 hectares of parkland space to be upgraded and capable of facilitating participation of thousands of people from all communities. Improvements at Waterworks Park comprise the demolition of the existing Waterworks Bothy and replacement with a new building to include public toilets, Changing Places, multi-purpose community room and kitchenette, extension to existing Cavehill Road gatehouse building, entrance improvements, new events space including multipurpose decking, resurfacing of footways, new pedestrian lighting along key routes, a dog park, replacement platforms and viewing area, replacement surface to existing small sided 3G pitch, and upgrades to existing Queen Mary's playground. Improvements at Alexandra Park include the resurfacing of footways, new pedestrian lighting along key routes, new reinforced grass event space, new lake viewing area, new public toilets and changing places, entrance improvements, 2no existing bridges replaced, new pedestrian entrance, new multi-sport synthetic surface with cover, and upgrades to existing play parks. Streetscape improvements along Camberwell Terrace and Castleton Gardens include resurfacing of footways with new kerbs; resurfaced carriageways and new tactile paving at pedestrian crossings; and all associated works. Additionally, works include refurbishment and safety works to the Waterworks upper and lower reservoirs, and Alexandra Park lake reservoir, to be complemented with wider environmental, landscape and connectivity improvements. The proposed reservoir works comprise of a new overflow structure with reinforcement and protection of the return embankment parallel to the bywash channel at Waterworks Upper reservoir, repairs to the upstream face of Waterworks Lower reservoir with the addition of wetland planting to reduce the overall capacity of the reservoir, and removal of an existing parapet wall and embankment reinforcement at the Alexandra Park Lake reservoir.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003934-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas

45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

45233210 - Surface work for highways

45233262 - Pedestrian zone construction work

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

45247270 - Reservoir construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pdu@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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