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Derry~Londonderry Northland Road Sports Dome (UU Dome)

University of Ulster

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01 Apr 2026 at 16:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster is initiating a tender process for the construction of the Northland Road Sports Dome in Derry~Londonderry, funded in part by the PEACEPLUS Programme. The project involves creating a tensile PVC membrane structure known as "the Dome," which encompasses approximately 15,700 m² and includes additional works such as a car park and civic event space. The procurement falls under the works category, specifically inflatable buildings construction work, and has a total budget of £12,000,000. The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 1st May 2026. The dome is expected to be completed before June 2028, and the contracting will be under an NEC4 Option B Priced Contract with bills of quantities.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for contractors specialising in design and construction, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. Businesses with experience in constructing tensile structures or PVC membrane installations should find this tender appealing. Given the selective procurement method through a two-stage restricted procedure, companies capable of navigating the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) stages will be well-suited for this project. The University of Ulster aims to attract competitive candidates with a strong track record in similar developments, benefiting from business growth in the education and public sector construction works. The procurement requires adherence to EU, Euratom regulatory conditions, ensuring high standards and compliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Derry~Londonderry Northland Road Sports Dome (UU Dome)

Notice Description

Ulster University intends to appoint a contractor to deliver the construction works for a new tensile PVC membrane structure ("the Dome"). The proposed development comprises a tensile PVC membrane structure (the Dome) with a gross internal floor area of approximately 15,700m2. The scheme will also include wider site works including a car park, civic event space, an amended entrance off Northland Road and associated infrastructure, on behalf of Ulster University. The project is required to be completed in advance of June 2028 and is part funded by the PEACEPLUS Programme (SEUPB). The form of Contract will be NEC4 (New Engineering Contract) Option B Priced Contract with bill of quantities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ulster University intends to appoint a contractor to deliver the construction works for a new tensile PVC membrane structure ("the Dome"). The proposed development comprises a tensile PVC membrane structure (the Dome) with a gross internal floor area of approximately 15,700m2. The scheme will also include wider site works including a car park, civic event space, an amended entrance off Northland Road and associated infrastructure, on behalf of Ulster University. The project is required to be completed in advance of June 2028 and is part funded by the PEACEPLUS Programme (SEUPB). The form of Contract will be NEC4 (New Engineering Contract) Option B Priced Contract with bill of quantities. This procurement is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Article 8 of the Financing Agreement establishing the PEACEPLUS Programme for 2021-2027, which requires the procurement procedures under Articles 181 and 182 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 to be applied. The University will conduct this procurement using a two-stage restricted procuedre consisting ofa Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Invitation to Tender Stage (ITT) in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Chapter 3 procurement regime. Additional information: The estimated total value stated above includes the full contract duration. This procurement is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Article 8 of the Financing Agreement establishing the PEACEPLUS Programme for 2021-2027, which requires the procurement procedures under Articles 181 and 182 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 to be applied. The University will conduct this procurement using a two-stage restricted procuedre consisting ofa Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Invitation to Tender Stage (ITT) in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Chapter 3 procurement regime. The University reserves the right to modify this contract under the applicable requirements of the Chapter 3 procurement regime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030524-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45217000 - Inflatable buildings construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
University of Ulster
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Further Information

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