--- title: "National Trust-NI-Lough Neagh: A Roadmap to Recovery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-522f9b1a-e144-4f55-8af3-8e185e53a41d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-522f9b1a-e144-4f55-8af3-8e185e53a41d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-522f9b1a-e144-4f55-8af3-8e185e53a41d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-522f9b1a-e144-4f55-8af3-8e185e53a41d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY" published: "2025-11-14" --- # National Trust-NI-Lough Neagh: A Roadmap to Recovery Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-522f9b1a-e144-4f55-8af3-8e185e53a41d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-522f9b1a-e144-4f55-8af3-8e185e53a41d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-522f9b1a-e144-4f55-8af3-8e185e53a41d.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking proposals for a consultancy-led multidisciplinary team to develop a strategic framework titled "Lough Neagh: A Roadmap to Recovery". This initiative, part of the Forever Lough Neagh project, invites collaboration to ensure a comprehensive approach to environmental management. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with an open procurement method above the threshold. Interested parties must submit their tenders via the Proactis Plaza portal before the deadline on 18 December 2025. The contract, valued at £500,000, will commence on 1 April 2026, for a duration of one year, and involves activities located in Northern Ireland. The CPV classification for this project is 90710000, indicating its focus on environmental management services. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in strategic development and environmental management. It encourages SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, either as independent bidders or as part of a consortium. Firms with local and extensive experience in similar projects would be ideally suited to compete, especially those keen on creating sustainable outcomes for Lough Neagh. Participating in this contract can enhance business portfolios, establish new partnerships, and provide a platform for showcasing expertise in delivering comprehensive environmental strategies. The project's collaborative nature aligns with the Trust's commitment to integrating local knowledge and fostering a community-engaged approach to environmental restoration. ## Notice The National Trust, on behalf of collaborators involved in the Forever Lough Neagh initiative, are requesting proposals for a Consultant led Multidisciplinary Team to develop a holistic, comprehensive and long - term strategic framework for Lough Neagh: A Roadmap to Recovery . The Trust seeks to appoint a Multidisciplinary Consultant to undertake a strategy development process with the aim of bringing together learning from previous activities, and initiatives and projects already underway, to identify gaps in knowledge and identify actions and clear recommendations for the future. A 12-month term (1 calendar year, anticipated to commence in April 2026) will be available to complete the commission. We are keen to work with consultants and sub-consultants that are invested in the outcomes of this project, aiming to work together to develop recommendations that will lead to a more sustainable future for Lough Neagh. We would welcome different types of organisations and groups to come together as consortium partners to form a multi-disciplinary team to deliver this commission. We recognise the importance of local and lived knowledge and experience, and we encourage potential lead Consultants to carefully consider how teams are put together to allow for open opportunities. The Trust seeks initial information from a range of bidders as to possible solutions, capacity, capability and relevant experience, with a view to forming a select list for a later Request for Proposal process. The tender is being conducted via the Proactis Plaza portal. http://www.proactisplaza.com/ All tender documents are available from the Proactis Plaza Portal. Search for The National Trust in the opportunities section and follow the instructions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddf1aa1d-9cc2-48f8-b86c-baa065eda605 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 2NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Mannington and Western | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90710000 - Environmental management ## Release History - 14 Nov 2025 at 17:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddf1aa1d-9cc2-48f8-b86c-baa065eda605 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddf1aa1d-9cc2-48f8-b86c-baa065eda605 14th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.proactisplaza.com/ - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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