Tender

Invitation to Participate 38/2025 - Newry City Park

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting participation in the development of Newry City Park, a significant public works project aimed at urban regeneration. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a competitive flexible procedure in place. The project is classified under engineering and construction works, including landscaping and various surface works. The council is seeking to transform the Albert Basin Area into a vibrant green space, enhancing Newry City Centre by creating a world-class park. Interested parties must express interest by 3pm on 15 May 2026, with the project planned to begin on 12 October 2026 and conclude by 30 June 2028. The tender holds an estimated gross value of £18,180,000 and adheres to English language submissions, compliant with Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, landscaping, and engineering works. Companies with expertise in excavating, earthmoving, or creating multifunctional public spaces will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. The focus on regeneration, health, and well-being can attract investment and promote tourism, adding long-term value to stakeholders involved. Firms capable of showcasing quality in supplier information, legal and financial capacity, as well as health and safety standards, stand a better chance in the competitive process. The project's objective to elevate the public realm within Newry City Centre sets a benchmark for future developments, making it a valuable contract for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Participate 38/2025 - Newry City Park

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of a parkland development which aims to create a welcoming and inclusive multi-functional parkland area, providing a sense of place and a unique experience for the future users of the park. Creating a series of exciting outdoor spaces catering for a variety of interests, age groups and abilities, the proposals have been developed with consideration of the specific features of the site, including historical and natural features, which are protected by planning policies and will be included into the future site in a sensitive and considerate way. The design team have developed, through consultation with Council, Steering Group members, Key Stakeholder groups and members of the public, the initial concept design into a tangible proposal which aims to address and fulfil the Council's vision for the new public open space. The development of the parkland Newry City Park focuses on the creation of a series of interlinked public spaces, which aim to create a much needed and valuable multi-functional greenspace for Newry. The proposals aim to transform the Albert Basin Area into a lively green space, creating a variety of active and passive recreational spaces that will offer future users of the park. NMDDC's vision for Newry City Park is; 'To regenerate Newry City Centre by providing a world class park, improving health and wellbeing opportunities, attracting investment, creating jobs, sustaining our environment and promoting tourism'. The park proposals aim to create a welcoming and inclusive multi-functional facility, providing a sense of place and a unique experience for the future users of the park. Creating a series of exciting outdoor spaces catering for a variety of interests, age groups and abilities, the proposals have been developed with consideration of the specific features of the site, including historical and natural features, which are protected by planning policies and will be included into the future site in a sensitive and considerate way. The overall objective of the project is to drive regeneration of Newry City Centre. This proposal aspires to improve the physical and spatial quality of the site, enhancing the quality of the public realm within Newry City Centre. The new high quality public realm proposals for footpaths, street furniture, wayfinding, signage, landscaping, new public spaces, and new streets will set the standard for all new developments and where existing structures are reused and adapted. The overall design proposal of the Newry City Park scheme is detailed below and included in the General Arrangement Drawings 02887.1.01 to 02887.1.05 which have been submitted as part of the Planning Application.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06743c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039841-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

45112700 - Landscaping work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45233200 - Various surface works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,180,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£18,180,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2QU
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
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

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