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***PME EXERCISE***Consultancy Services of an Interdisciplinary Consultancy Team to progress an update of Tannaghmore Farm Master Plan (2016)

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 May 2026 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is in the planning stages of procuring a contract for consultancy services. The project involves updating the Tannaghmore Farm Master Plan through an experienced Interdisciplinary Consultancy Team. This tender, which is categorised under urban planning and environmental services, is located in Craigavon, United Kingdom, and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations. Currently, a market engagement is scheduled, with expressions of interest due by 5 June 2026. The procurement process, once initiated, will include stages leading up to RIBA 1-2 and the complete business case approval. This indicates significant planning and assessment phases before full implementation, expected to occur from 1 July 2026 to 1 September 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental planning, and technical consultancy services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs, offering them potential avenues for growth in the region. Those with expertise in feasibility study and advisory services can greatly benefit, given the project's requirement for detailed assessment and analysis. The Council’s interest in gauging market participation suggests an openness to innovative insights and solutions, encouraging companies capable of delivering comprehensive master-planning services to engage in the bidding process. Businesses positioned to provide sustainable and technically advanced solutions will likely find this tender appealing.

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Notice Title

***PME EXERCISE***Consultancy Services of an Interdisciplinary Consultancy Team to progress an update of Tannaghmore Farm Master Plan (2016)

Notice Description

Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council ABC is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with an experienced Master Planning Interdisciplinary Consultancy Team to progress an update of the Tannaghmore Farm Master Plan (2016) , through to RIBA 1-2 and including the full business case approval process. Prior to initiating the procurement, ABC Climate Sustainability Parks Department wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process.

Planning Information

Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (ABC) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with an experienced Master Planning Interdisciplinary Consultancy Team to progress an update of the Tannaghmore Farm Master Plan (2016) , through to RIBA 1-2 and including the full business case approval process. Prior to initiating the procurement, ABC Climate Sustainability Parks Department wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069783
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043842-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71410000 - Urban planning services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
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)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Further Information

Notice Documents

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