Tender

Repairs to Footbridge at Solitude Park, Banbridge

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 11:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is seeking tenders for the project titled "Repairs to Footbridge at Solitude Park, Banbridge". This procurement falls under the industry categories of joinery work and bridge construction, and is located in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. The current stage of the procurement process is active with the tendering period set to end on 1st April 2026. Interested parties must ensure their submissions are completed by this deadline. The procurement method is open competition, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for service providers, and it is classified as a below-threshold works contract with a gross estimated value of £26,400 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth especially for businesses specialising in construction and joinery works, including SMEs, as the project is particularly suited to these sectors. The award criteria weight favourably towards price (70%) but also consider quality (30%), making it ideal for cost-efficient service providers who can maintain high standards of work. Engaging in such a public procurement process can boost business portfolios, enhance reputational standing in the industry, and provide a stable source of revenue, given the contract period stretching from 1st May 2026 to 30th June 2026. Businesses with experience or interest in public infrastructure projects are well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repairs to Footbridge at Solitude Park, Banbridge

Notice Description

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council invites Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified service providers to carry out the required repairs to Solitude Park Footbridge in Banbridge. Further information available within Documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066718
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021705-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45221110 - Bridge construction work

45421000 - Joinery work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
£26,400 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 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
ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
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)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Further Information

Notice Documents

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