Tender

RFQ 2025/68 - ICT Restoration Works of Castlewellan Forest Park Main Entrance Gates - Retender

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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05 Mar 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is actively seeking bids for the "RFQ 2025/68 - ICT Restoration Works of Castlewellan Forest Park Main Entrance Gates - Retender" project, categorized under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Located in Newry, United Kingdom, the tender aims to appoint a qualified ICT firm to carry out restoration and widening works at Castlewellan Forest Park. This process currently stands at the tender stage, with key dates including the enquiry period closing on 12th March 2026 and the tender submission deadline set for 19th March 2026. Potential contractors can submit proposals via an open procurement method, specifically a below-threshold open competition.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in building and civil engineering consultancy services. It offers a contract valued at £20,000 to £24,000, aimed at enhancing a heritage site, which could serve as a substantial project for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. Participation is encouraged for those capable of delivering quality, cost-effective solutions in line with the historical significance of the project.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2025/68 - ICT Restoration Works of Castlewellan Forest Park Main Entrance Gates - Retender

Notice Description

Under this project NMDDC seeks to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced ICT to oversee the proposed restoration and widening of the damaged gates, ensuring that the design is an appropriate response to the location, including the wider context of Castlewellan Town and Forest Park, and that the heritage significance of the listed structure is understood and will be protected and enhanced by the proposed works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066326
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019964-2026
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
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 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

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

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