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T26-037CAP Mechanical and Electrical Consultant for Mute Meadows Remedial Works Lighting

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

25 Mar 2026 at 10:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 12:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council has initiated a public procurement process for the appointment of a Mechanical and Electrical Consultant for the Mute Meadows Remedial Works Lighting project, located in Derry, United Kingdom. This process falls within the services category under Northern Irish devolved regulations and is part of a sub-central government activity. The tender, titled T26-037CAP, involves enhancements to the Mute Meadows Sculpture lighting installation, associated with the Historic Ebrington Site. The procurement method is open competition, classified as 'below threshold'. The tender reached its award stage on March 23, 2026, with the contract starting on March 26, 2026, and concluding by May 31, 2026. DMAC Consulting Engineers Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £10,800 GBP.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering design services for buildings, especially those with expertise in artistic lighting installations. Given the open competition nature of the process, small and medium-sized enterprises could find it particularly accessible, as evidenced by the participation of DMAC Consulting Engineers Ltd, an SME. The call for innovative solutions in lighting design and the preparation of detailed technical specifications presents a growth avenue for firms that offer specialised consultancy and technical support services in public projects. The project, embedded within the cultural landscape of Derry, not only poses a strategic enhancement to public spaces but also stimulates business engagement in the community's artistic and cultural initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T26-037CAP Mechanical and Electrical Consultant for Mute Meadows Remedial Works Lighting

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) is tendering for a Mechanical and Electrical Consultant (M and E) for the Mute Meadows Lighting Design project to design and advise. To accompany this team a Quantity Surveyor (QS) and Principle Designer (PD) will be tendered separately to this tender. The developments generally comprise the installation of new lighting columns and associated resurfacing works to existing paths. The Mute Meadows Sculpture is an artist designed lighting and steel installation commissioned as part of the 2013 City of Culture Celebrations. The installation comprises 40Nr pairs of steel columns located within the Historic Ebrington Site. The installation extends along the edge of the refurbished parade ground, through public open space down to the River Foyle. As part of the ongoing design process, Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) require a Mechanical and Electrical (M and E) Consultant to produce ideas to solve the current issues and prepare detailed design drawings, specifications, and tender documentation, as well as providing technical support to the Council during the construction stage. Your submission must be submitted via EtendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027186-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£10,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
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)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DMAC CONSULTING ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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