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

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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

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b592
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056465-2026
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: 16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 7 Jul 20262 weeks to go
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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: BANGOR
Postcode: BT20 4BT
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): 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

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056465-2026
16th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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