Planning

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

THE EDUCATION AUTHORTIY

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Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 13:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority, a central government public authority in Northern Ireland, is in the planning stage for a significant procurement process titled "Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for St. Gerard’s School, Belfast." This procurement involves architectural and engineering services to support the extension of St. Gerard’s School to accommodate up to 220 additional pupils. Situated in Belfast, the project is categorized under services, focusing on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. A key date for interested suppliers is the pre-market engagement query deadline of 16th June 2026. The procurement is in the planning phase with an expected contract period from 30th October 2026 to 30th June 2034, highlighting a long-term opportunity in the services sector.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specializing in architectural, engineering, and consulting services, particularly those familiar with educational infrastructure projects. Engaging in this procurement could significantly enhance a company’s portfolio, providing exposure to substantial government contracts and potential collaboration with central public authorities. Businesses that can offer comprehensive solutions covering RIBA Stages 0-7, including architectural design and engineering services for mechanical and electrical installations, will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. The early engagement in the procurement's planning phase offers additional leverage for businesses to tailor their proposals to match the expansive requirements outlined by the Education Authority.

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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

Planning Information

The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI), in preparation for the procurement process for the Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for St. Gerard’s School, Belfast, have prepared a Pre-Market Engagement Briefing Document to provide suppliers with pre-tender information regarding the forthcoming project. This document may be downloaded from the CfT documents section of CfT CA Unique ID EANI-5315 via eTendersNI. Suppliers, as part of the Pre-Market Engagement process, also have the opportunity to submit queries regarding the project. This should be done via the messaging service in the above CfT on eTendersNI no later than 5pm on Tuesday 16h June 2026. A response to these queries shall be forwarded shortly after this date. Please note that participation or non-participation in this Pre-Market Engagement shall not prevent any supplier from participating in any potential procurement process. In addition, for the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the process is not part of a formal procurement process. Participation Particular suitability

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051939-2026
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
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

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
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 30 Jun 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORTIY
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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