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ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement - Development Brief for Site located at Comber Road, Newtownards

Ards and North Down Borough Council

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03 Jul 2026 at 12:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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16 Jun 2026 at 10:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ards and North Down Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a development project titled "ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement - Development Brief for Site located at Comber Road, Newtownards". This initiative falls under the works category, specifically within the development of non-residential real estate and construction work for commercial buildings. The primary goal is to appoint experienced developers to acquire a long leasehold interest in the land and create a high-quality business or industrial park. The procurement is rooted in the Northern Irish devolved regulations, and the development is expected to make a lasting contribution to the economic growth of the Borough. A preliminary market engagement exercise is underway, with a supplier questionnaire as its centrepiece, due for submission by 12 noon on 17th July 2026, to propel the Council's understanding of the current market capabilities and outlooks.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in commercial real estate development and those offering innovative construction solutions. The focus on a long-term lease and a business or industrial park development indicates a promising avenue for firms capable of delivering high-quality, economically impactful projects. Companies with a track record in large-scale development or those looking to expand into the Northern Ireland region would find this tender particularly beneficial for growth. Engaging in the preliminary market engagement exercise allows businesses to influence tender specifications and align their services with the Council’s objectives, enhancing their competitive advantage in future procurement stages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement - Development Brief for Site located at Comber Road, Newtownards

Notice Description

Ards and North Down Borough Council (the Council) is undertaking a transparent and informed preliminary market engagement exercise to support the development of a Council owned site located at Comber Road, Newtownards for commercial use. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to seek feedback and insights from experienced developers to help shape the specification for the appointment of a Developer. The Council is intending to bring the site to market to attract experienced developers to acquire a long leasehold interest in the land, with a view to delivering a high-quality business or industrial park development that will make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the economic growth of the Borough. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the pre-market engagement (PME) questionnaire. Further information including the questionnaire can be downloaded from https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home (Resource ID 6577062). Completed questionnaires must be returned via the Messaging function of the CfT.

Planning Information

The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to seek feedback and insights from experienced developers to help shape the specification for the appointment of a Developer. The Council is intending to bring the site to market to attract experienced developers to acquire a long leasehold interest in the land, with a view to delivering a high-quality business or industrial park development that will make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the economic growth of the Borough. This engagement exercise will consist of a supplier questionnaire. Responses will inform the Council's understanding of the capacity, relevant experience, innovative approaches, and delivery models available within the market to support the successful development of the site and delivery of high-quality business accommodation. This will assist in informing the structure and focus of procurement documentation and internal planning. Please note, participation (or non-participation) will neither advantage nor disadvantage any supplier in any subsequent procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b592
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062770-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport

70112000 - Development of non-residential real estate

70122000 - Land sale or purchase services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2030 4-5 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
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT20 4BT
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Further Information

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