Tender

RFQ 2025/54 - ICT Restoration Works of Castlewellan Forest Park Main Entrance Gates

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has initiated a tender process for the "RFQ 2025/54 - ICT Restoration Works of Castlewellan Forest Park Main Entrance Gates". This tender, tagged under the services category, is focused on building consultancy, civil engineering consultancy, and other related architectural services. Situated in the United Kingdom, with an address at O'Hagan House, Monaghan Row, Newry, this opportunity invites suitably qualified Integrated Consultant Teams to provide comprehensive design and project services from RIBA Stage 4 to Stage 7. The procurement is being conducted through an open method and is notably below threshold. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by 3rd March 2026, while enquiries can be made up to 24th February 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 16th March 2026 and conclude on 30th November 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in ICT restoration, building consultancy, and civil engineering services. With a budget of GBP 24,000 gross, this project is an ideal match for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, social enterprises (VCSEs), seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. The open competition format ensures that capable firms with innovative approaches to integrated project services can effectively compete. Businesses with expertise in complex project management and a track record in delivering similar services will find this opportunity aligned with their growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ 2025/54 - ICT Restoration Works of Castlewellan Forest Park Main Entrance Gates

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne & Down District Council wishes to appoint the expertise of a suitably qualified Integrated Consultant Team under the NEC Professional Services - Short Contract, to provide comprehensive design and project services for this project, from RIBA Stage 4 to RIBA Stage 7 completion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06157b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009506-2026
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

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 30 Nov 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

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