Tender for Phase 1 River Restoration Works on Ballymartrim River supported by PEACEPLUS CALM

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is inviting tenders for the Phase 1 River Restoration Works on Ballymartrim River, located south of Blackwatertown village in County Armagh. This project falls under the 'works' category and is part of the PEACEPLUS CALM initiative aimed at improving water quality and biodiversity in river catchments. The procurement is in the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 23rd July 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 30th July 2026. The procurement method is open and below threshold, allowing wide competition among potential contractors.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the construction and environmental services industries, particularly those specialising in water projects and ecological restoration. It is well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are encouraged to apply. The contract is valued at £102,000, with a contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st December 2026. Enterprises with expertise in fencing, railing, and safety equipment installation, alongside those equipped with agricultural or aquacultural services, stand to benefit greatly from participating in this tender.

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Notice Title

Tender for Phase 1 River Restoration Works on Ballymartrim River supported by PEACEPLUS CALM

Notice Description

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council invites Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified contractors to carry out Phase 1 River Restoration Works on Ballymartrim River south of Blackwatertown village in Co Armagh. Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon Borough Council is a partner on the CALM Project with East Border Region (EBR), Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, Inland Fisheries Ireland, the Loughs Agency and Ulster University. The CALM Partners wish to address the excess nutrient load in watercourses, which leads to water pollution and loss of biodiversity in river catchments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c523
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063620-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

34928200 - Fences

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON 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
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
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)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Further Information

Notice Documents

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