This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 14:36

Planning

21 May 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by the Education Authority NI, located at 40 Academy Street, Belfast, United Kingdom. It aims to appoint an Integrated Consultant Team for the construction of a new 320 Pupil Longstone School in Dundonald. The industry category is architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline for expressions of interest set for 11th September 2026. The total project budget amounts to £2,500,000, and it falls under a selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. Key considerations include evaluating conditions of participation and award criteria like quality, social value, and price.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the architectural, engineering, and project management sectors to expand their portfolios through involvement in a significant government project. Suitable contenders are those capable of delivering comprehensive design and management services through RIBA Stages 0-7, with expertise in both traditional and modern construction methods. SMEs may find this opportunity particularly attractive due to its allowance for electronic submission and its structured two-stage procurement process, enhancing competition and innovation in the construction approach.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for Longstone School

Notice Description

Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for provision of new build for Longstone School, Dundonald MA26-0000M402, a proposed new 320 Pupil School. The successful ICT will work on a Traditional Design basis, to take the Project through RIBA Stages 0-7, with options to be investigated for both Traditional and Modern Methods of Construction for on-site delivery. This will involve a full professional design and management services for the project on the proposed site (options to be reviewed), complete with all site and landscape works including hard and soft play areas and future reconfiguration, extension or expansion capabilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070877-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy 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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2027 - 2 Mar 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI
Additional Buyers

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
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

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