Tender

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

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2026 at 12:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting tenders for a Mechanical and Electrical Consultant to assist with the Mute Meadows Remedial Works Lighting project, focusing on designing and advising on lighting installations. The tender, identified as T26-037CAP, falls under the service category of engineering design for mechanical and electrical installations (CPV: 71321000) and pertains to Derry in Northern Ireland, UK. The process is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with submissions required by 13th March 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 6th March 2026. The contract period is anticipated to start on 27th March 2026 and conclude on 29th May 2026. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, facilitating broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering services. Particularly, it is suited for businesses that have experience in innovative lighting solutions and have the capability to collaborate with public authorities on enhancing artistic public installations. Engaging in this project could further establish a firm's portfolio in public infrastructure projects, especially within cultural or historic sites. Small to medium-sized enterprises with the requisite expertise and competitive pricing will find this tender attractive for expanding their operations within the Northern Irish market.

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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/014709-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 29 May 2026 1-6 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
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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