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

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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PlanningUpdate

22 May 2026 at 14:45

Planning

12 May 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has initiated a procurement process for the "Appointment of an Integrated Consultant Team for Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir Primary School and single Nursery Unit," located in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland. This planned contract falls under the architectural and engineering services industry category, with a gross value of approximately £360,000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key date for the submission of expressions of interest by 27th July 2026 and enquiries by 22nd July 2026. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure through a selective approach and features a two-stage process aimed at assessing participation conditions and award criteria, including quality, social value, and price. The anticipated contract period spans from 1st December 2026 to 1st December 2036.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. It is particularly well-suited for firms specialising in integrated consultancy, project management, and modern methods of construction. The project requires a comprehensive team to deliver services across multiple RIBA Plan of Work stages, making it ideal for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects, especially within Northern Ireland. The two-stage procurement process allows companies to showcase their quality and value in delivering the most advantageous tender, providing a platform for growth and development in this sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048147-2026
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE 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
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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