Assessment of the Implications and Resource Requirements of Emerging UNESCO World Heritage Site Bids in Armagh, Northern Ireland

ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2026 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council has initiated an open tender process titled "Assessment of the Implications and Resource Requirements of Emerging UNESCO World Heritage Site Bids in Armagh, Northern Ireland." This procurement is focused on services within the administrative recreational, cultural, religious, and tourism services categories. Based in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, the tender will close on 17th July 2026, with all enquiries to be submitted by 13th July 2026. The contract period will run from 3rd August to 3rd November 2026. The project is set against a budget of GBP 36,000 and seeks to engage expertise pertinent to heritage conservation and administration.

This tender represents an exceptional opportunity for businesses specialising in administrative services related to cultural heritage and tourism. With an emphasis on quality and price weighing in at 70% and 30% respectively, companies, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that offer innovative solutions in heritage site evaluations may find a strategic edge. The project provides an opportunity for such businesses to establish partnerships and gain recognition in the Northern Irish public sector, specifically working with sub-central government authorities. As an open competition, the procurement allows diverse enterprise participation, promoting substantial business growth and development in the region's cultural tourism sector.

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Notice Title

Assessment of the Implications and Resource Requirements of Emerging UNESCO World Heritage Site Bids in Armagh, Northern Ireland

Notice Description

The Royal Sites of Ireland and the Historical Astronomical Observatories of Ireland incorporating Navan Fort and Armagh Observatory and Planetarium respectively, form part of two transnational, serial nominations for UNESCO World Heritage Status. Both components are located in or near Armagh City, Northern Ireland. The remaining five components of the Royal Sites series are located in Counties Meath, Westmeath, Roscommon, Kildare and Tipperary. The remaining two components of the Historical Astronomical Observatories are located at Dunsink, Fingal (North County Dublin) and in Birr, County Offaly. Both nomination groups have been included on the most recent Tentative List for Ireland. The pathway to World Heritage inscription consists of four stages: 1. Review and Preparation of the Tentative List 2. Preparation of the Preliminary Assessment and Nomination Dossier 3. Evaluation 4. Decision by the World Heritage Committee

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c879
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065136-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75124000 - Administrative recreational, cultural and religious services

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 3 Nov 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 & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Further Information

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