Planning

Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for St. Gerard's School, Belfast

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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21 May 2026 at 13:22

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
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20 May 2026 at 09:17

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority, a central government public authority located in Belfast, has initiated a planned procurement process for the appointment of an Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) to undertake the RIBA Stages 0-7 for a proposed extension at St. Gerard’s School in Belfast. This extension aims to accommodate up to 220 pupils. The procurement falls under the industry category of architectural and related services, with a focus on services such as engineering design, quantity surveying, and construction project management. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a competitive flexible procedure being the chosen procurement method. Key dates include a future notice expected on 15th June 2026, an expression of interest deadline on 24th July 2026, and a contract period starting from 30th October 2026 to 30th October 2034. The estimated contract value is £2,500,000 (excluding VAT) and £3,000,000 (including VAT).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural, engineering, and construction services. Firms experienced in managing large-scale educational infrastructure projects will find this an advantageous opportunity. The competitive flexible procedure allows businesses with innovative approaches and strong project management capabilities to potentially secure long-term engagements. Companies providing related services such as mechanical and electrical design installations will also find opportunities to contribute to this large-scale, transformative extension project. The procurement’s focus on a selective procedure aligns well with businesses that are capable of delivering high-value services within specific project scopes and timelines in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for St. Gerard's School, Belfast

Notice Description

Procurement of ICT to undertake RIBA Stages 0-7 for provision of proposed extension for up to 220 pupils at St. Gerard's School, Belfast

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069cd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047156-2026
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
Not specified
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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