Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for St Patrick's Grammar School Armagh - Upgrade of Heating System

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Jul 2026 at 15:19

Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Education Authority, is currently at the tender stage for the project titled "Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for St Patrick’s Grammar School Armagh - Upgrade of Heating System." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically involving architectural, construction, engineering, and related services. It is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and the current stage involves a competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 7 September 2026. The anticipated award period will conclude by 31 December 2026, with project implementation extending from 31 December 2026 to 31 December 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction project management, architectural design, engineering services for mechanical and electrical installations, quantity surveying, and structural engineering consultancy. The project requires the successful bidder to manage the procurement and appointment of the contracting team, and oversee all project phases through RIBA Stages 2-7. Businesses with experience in managing complex engineering and construction projects, particularly those familiar with public sector regulations in Northern Ireland, would be well-positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity. Furthermore, the tender emphasises quality and social value, offering potential long-term growth for firms capable of delivering high-standard services while adhering to budgetary constraints.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for St Patrick's Grammar School Armagh - Upgrade of Heating System

Notice Description

The St Patrick's Grammar School Armagh project will consist of the upgrade of heating system, in accordance with DE handbooks and all relevant statutory Regulations. The successfully appointed Integrated Consultants Team shall undertake the procurement, appointment and management of the Contracting Team on behalf of the Employer and shall continue to manage and oversee the project through to all RIBA Stages 2-7.

Planning Information

The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI), in preparation for the procurement process for the provision of an Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) to develop the Employer’s Brief in relation to the design and delivery of Replacement Heating System at St Patrick's Grammar School, Armagh, have prepared a Pre-Market Engagement Briefing Document (including drawing attachments) 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-5318- Resource-6565482 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 3pm on Thursday 18 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072359-2026
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
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

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
£432,066 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£432,066 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 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
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

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