Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for New Build at St Columban's Primary School, Kilkeel

NORTHERN IRELAND EDUCATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

27 May 2026 at 09:11

Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 09:57

Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Ireland Education Authority is seeking to appoint an Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) for the design and construction of a new St Columban’s Primary School in Kilkeel. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a competitive flexible procedure. This tender, listed under the industry category of services, focuses on architectural and related services. The process is active with key deadlines such as the expression of interest deadline on 5th June 2026, and the award period ending on 1st December 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is £750,000, with a gross value of £900,000. The project is set to commence on 15th December 2026 and conclude by 15th December 2034. The procurement method used is selective, highlighting the importance of quality, social value, and price in the award criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and architectural services, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale educational infrastructure projects. The project involves complex tasks such as managing design and technical specifications, which could appeal to firms with robust architectural and project management expertise. As the procedure is designed to assess conditions of participation and then evaluate based on quality and social value besides price, diverse and well-established firms could navigate this multi-faceted tender efficiently. Additionally, with the procurement process being open to SMEs, smaller firms with innovative solutions and excellent service records may also find this a promising avenue for growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for New Build at St Columban's Primary School, Kilkeel

Notice Description

The provision of an Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) to develop the Employer's Brief in relation to the design and delivery of a new St Columban's Primary School. The ICT shall develop the design and complete the RIBA (2020) Stage 4 Technical Design before appointing a Contracting Team to undertake the construction of the new St Columban's Primary School. The ICT shall undertake the procurement, appointment and management of the Contracting Team on behalf of the Employer and shall continue to manage and oversee the project through the remaining stages of the RIBA 2020 Plan of Work 5-7.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06819e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049421-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2026 - 15 Dec 2034 Over 5 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
NORTHERN IRELAND EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

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