--- title: "National Trust - NI - Divis and The Black Mountain, Co. Antrim & Lisnabreeny, Co. Down" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56195271-e940-45fb-927b-fc4a01d0fd23" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56195271-e940-45fb-927b-fc4a01d0fd23" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56195271-e940-45fb-927b-fc4a01d0fd23.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56195271-e940-45fb-927b-fc4a01d0fd23.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY" published: "2025-09-18" --- # National Trust - NI - Divis and The Black Mountain, Co. Antrim & Lisnabreeny, Co. Down Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56195271-e940-45fb-927b-fc4a01d0fd23 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56195271-e940-45fb-927b-fc4a01d0fd23) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56195271-e940-45fb-927b-fc4a01d0fd23.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking tenders for paleoenvironmental analysis and remote sensing surveys at Divis and The Black Mountain in Co. Antrim, and Lisnabreeny in Co. Down, Northern Ireland. The procurement process is in the tender stage and falls under the industry category of geological and geophysical consultancy services. The tender, worth between GBP 50,000 and GBP 75,000, offers a direct procurement method with a single tender action due to its low threshold. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 13th October 2025, with fieldwork expected to commence on 17th October 2025, and completion required by 31st July 2026. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in geophysical and geological consultancy, particularly those experienced in paleoenvironmental analysis and remote sensing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract particularly attractive, given the National Trust’s interest in evaluating capabilities and solutions beyond just pricing. Companies with a strong background in environmental indicators analysis and the necessary technical capability will be well-suited to compete for this contract, aiding their business growth through a prestigious project linked to the National Trust. ## Notice This opportunity seeks a costing, methodology and schedule of work to undertake paleoenvironmental analysis and remote sensing surveys of deep peat deposits located at Divis and The Black Mountain, Co. Antrim and from a small fen area located at Lisnabreeny Co. Down in Northern Ireland. One pollen sequence from each site is to be collected, processed, analysed, and dated and remote sensing survey (preferably Ground Penetrating Radar) to be carried out across deep peat deposits at both sites to determine and map the depth and extents of targeted deposits. The target area for the remote sensing is approximately 50 hectares, and the opportunity aims to achieve coverage as close to this figure as possible within the project timeframes and budget constraints. The Trust is seeking bids from a range of bidders as to their capacity, capability, economic standing, and relevant experience, as well as their proposed solution and price for meeting the requirements of the Opportunity. On appointment the fieldwork and data collection must be completed and invoiced by the end of February 2026 and the final report (incorporating all NT feedback) must be completed, submitted, and invoiced before the end of July 2026. The tender is being conducted via the Proactis Plaza portal. http://www.proactisplaza.com/ 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/39c5937c-7cad-425b-8a63-fe6727107ae6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services - 71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services - 71351220 - Geological consultancy services - 90711300 - Environmental indicators analysis other than for construction ## Release History - 18 Sep 2025 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39c5937c-7cad-425b-8a63-fe6727107ae6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39c5937c-7cad-425b-8a63-fe6727107ae6 18th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.proactisplaza.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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