Tender

Tender 35/2025 - Dunleath Park / St Patricks Avenue, Downpatrick - Creation of DDA Ramp & Complimentary Steps

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

19 Mar 2026 at 10:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 10:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has issued an updated tender notice for the project titled "Tender 35/2025 - Dunleath Park / St Patricks Avenue, Downpatrick – Creation of DDA Ramp & Complimentary Steps". This project falls under the construction work industry category, with a focus on creating a DDA compliant concrete ramp and steps. The work will be carried out in the United Kingdom and requires the installation of pedestrian handrails. The procurement process is currently active and is at the tender stage, using an open method of competition below the threshold. The deadline for tenders is 24th March 2026, with a project value estimated at £60,000 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, specifically those experienced with accessibility infrastructure and public works. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) due to its open competitive nature and detailed criteria focusing on price. Businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure projects have the chance to engage with local government authorities, potentially opening pathways for further projects in the area. Interested parties should ensure they are registered with the MultiQuote platform to access and submit their proposals electronically.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender 35/2025 - Dunleath Park / St Patricks Avenue, Downpatrick - Creation of DDA Ramp & Complimentary Steps

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) require a quotation from suitable Contractors for the creation of a connection from the existing walking trail in Dunleath Park Downpatrick leading to St Patricks Avenue. This is to be in the form of a concrete DDA ramp with keyclamp railings and handrails as well as a complimentary set of steps to the side of ramp. There is also a requirement for supply and installation of a section of pedestrian handrailing to St Patricks Avenue.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06697e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025045-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06697e-2026-03-19T10:57:02Z",
    "date": "2026-03-19T10:57:02Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06697e",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PJMQ-5831-RNZM",
            "name": "Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PJMQ-5831-RNZM"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "O' Hagan House, Monaghan Row",
                "locality": "Newry",
                "postalCode": "BT35 8DJ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKN08"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Seamus McGeoghegan",
                "email": "seamus.mcgeoghegan@nmandd.org",
                "telephone": "03301374842"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicUndertaking",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public undertaking"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PJMQ-5831-RNZM",
        "name": "Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "CA17377",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Tender 35/2025 - Dunleath Park / St Patricks Avenue, Downpatrick - Creation of DDA Ramp & Complimentary Steps",
        "description": "Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) require a quotation from suitable Contractors for the creation of a connection from the existing walking trail in Dunleath Park Downpatrick leading to St Patricks Avenue. This is to be in the form of a concrete DDA ramp with keyclamp railings and handrails as well as a complimentary set of steps to the side of ramp. There is also a requirement for supply and installation of a section of pedestrian handrailing to St Patricks Avenue.",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45000000",
                        "description": "Construction work"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 60000,
            "amount": 50000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "To access this opportunity, log in to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity. If you are not registered with MultiQuote, please visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com, complete the registration form on the log in page and quote the title and reference of the notice in your registration.",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-24T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-18T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 60000,
                    "amount": 50000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "As per Tender documentation",
                            "description": "As per Tender documentation",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 100,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "As per Tender documentation",
                            "description": "As per Tender documentation",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 100,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-03-31T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2026-04-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "022816-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022816-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-03-13T10:57:05Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "025045-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025045-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-03-19T10:57:02Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}