Planning

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

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 09:03

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority, a Northern Irish central government body, is currently planning a procurement process for the Appointment of an Integrated Consultant Team for a new build at St Columban’s Primary School, Kilkeel. This process is in the planning stage, with key dates including an expression of interest deadline on 30 June 2026 and an expected award period concluding by 30 November 2026. The procurement falls under architectural and engineering services, as well as construction project management, with a gross value estimation of £900,000 GBP. The selective procurement method involves a competitive flexible procedure, emphasising quality, social value, and price. Interested parties must submit their expressions electronically by the provided deadline.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in architectural design, engineering consulting, quantity surveying, and construction management. The procurement of an Integrated Consultant Team involves developing and managing the design and construction stages, providing a platform for innovative companies to showcase their expertise in delivering complex projects. Businesses adept at handling such multidisciplinary tasks, especially those with a focus on quality and social value integration within competitive pricing structures, are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. This opportunity also allows for a long-term engagement, spanning from December 2026 to December 2034, offering sustained work and collaboration with the Education Authority.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06819e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033583-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Notice Documents

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