Planning

Appointment of an Integrated Consultant Team for Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir Primary School and single Nursery Unit.

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

12 May 2026 at 13:53

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority is undertaking a procurement process for the appointment of an Integrated Consultant Team to manage and deliver the replacement of Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir Primary School and a single Nursery Unit in Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6NP. This tender falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services and is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including an expression of interest deadline on 27th July 2026 and an award period ending on 1st December 2026. The procurement will be conducted through a selective competitive flexible procedure, with essential evaluation stages assessing both quality and price to select the Most Advantageous Tender.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth to businesses specialising in project management, architectural design, quantity surveying, and engineering design services, particularly those with expertise in modern methods of construction. It is an advantageous opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria specified. Participating businesses must be able to form a comprehensive team capable of providing full professional services as per the RIBA Plan of Work 2013 Stages 0-7. The contract period is set from 1st December 2026 to 1st December 2036, making it a substantial engagement for the chosen supplier in the public authority's developmental projects under Northern Irish devolved regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of an Integrated Consultant Team for Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir Primary School and single Nursery Unit.

Notice Description

Appointment of a Project Manager led Integrated Consultant Team for the delivery of the replacement of Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir Primary School and single Nursery Unit at Lecky Rd, Derry/Londonderry BT48 6NP. The Integrated Consultant Team shall provide full professional services for RIBA Plan of Work 2013 Stages 0-7 to include project management, provision of architectural, quantity surveying, structural, services engineering, civil and structural services for delivery of the proposed School project. Full Team required to include a Modern Methods of Construction Specialist sub consultant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043523-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2036 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
THE 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
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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