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Planning

03 Jul 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is in the planning stage of procuring services for the PEACEPLUS project, aimed at designing, building, and maintaining heritage trails and an associated app. This initiative falls under the IT services industry and includes community, social, and personal services. The project is based in Antrim, Northern Ireland, and aims to provide a digital experience that includes borough-wide driving and walking trails. The anticipated completion date is July 2027, with a maintenance period extending three years beyond, and a potential extension for an additional 36 months. The procurement process is being conducted under the regulations of the PEACEPLUS programme, partially financed by the SEUPB, and is classified as a tender initiation, covered by the GPA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting, software development, and digital content management. Companies that specialise in app development, digital tourism solutions, and content management systems would be well-suited to compete. The project seeks to deliver an engaging and inclusive digital experience, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses capable of innovative solutions that can meet the stated sustainability goals. The contract offers both short-term involvement during the development phase and potential long-term engagement through the maintenance phase, providing an avenue for sustainable business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PEACEPLUS Design, Build, and Maintenance of Heritage Trails and Associated App

Notice Description

THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS PROJECT IS BEING PARTIALLY FUNDED BY SEUPB UNDER THE PEACEPLUS PROGRAMME. ALL NOTICES WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council invites tenders for the design, build, and maintenance of a series of heritage trails to showcase the Borough's cultural, social and industrial history and the associated app, which will be free, public facing and will include, at a minimum, the following: * Five borough-wide driving trails with audio commentary, interactive maps, physical interpretation and additional resources (10-15 location sites per trail) * 10 local walking trails (named localities), each with audio, maps, and interpretation at key points. * Linkage to physical signage/interpretation and printed resources available at two Heritage Hubs. The aim of this project is to provide an engaging, accessible, and inclusive digital experience for residents and visitors as well as offering a sustainable content management system that will allow Council to maintain and grow the trails over time. The anticipated completion/launch date for the project is July 2027. The maintenance contract period will be 3 years from the completion/launch date with an option to extend for up to a further 36 months, subject to performance and review.

Lot Information

Lot 1

THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS PROJECT IS BEING PARTIALLY FUNDED BY SEUPB UNDER THE PEACEPLUS PROGRAMME. ALL NOTICES WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council invites tenders for the design, build, and maintenance of a series of heritage trails to showcase the Borough's cultural, social and industrial history and the associated app, which will be free, public facing and will include, at a minimum, the following: * Five borough-wide driving trails with audio commentary, interactive maps, physical interpretation and additional resources (10-15 location sites per trail) * 10 local walking trails (named localities), each with audio, maps, and interpretation at key points. * Linkage to physical signage/interpretation and printed resources available at two Heritage Hubs. The aim of this project is to provide an engaging, accessible, and inclusive digital experience for residents and visitors as well as offering a sustainable content management system that will allow Council to maintain and grow the trails over time. The anticipated completion/launch date for the project is July 2027. The maintenance contract period will be 3 years from the completion/launch date with an option to extend for up to a further 36 months, subject to performance and review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c318
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062640-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

98000000 - Other community, social and personal 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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 2UB
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)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey

Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Springfarm
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

Further Information

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