--- title: "National Trust NI - Lead Consultant, Carrick-a-Rede capital works Infrastructure Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8faa70c6-04a4-4f1e-9ad6-dea1042d6186" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8faa70c6-04a4-4f1e-9ad6-dea1042d6186" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8faa70c6-04a4-4f1e-9ad6-dea1042d6186.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8faa70c6-04a4-4f1e-9ad6-dea1042d6186.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY" published: "2026-08-27" --- # National Trust NI - Lead Consultant, Carrick-a-Rede capital works Infrastructure Project Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8faa70c6-04a4-4f1e-9ad6-dea1042d6186 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8faa70c6-04a4-4f1e-9ad6-dea1042d6186) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8faa70c6-04a4-4f1e-9ad6-dea1042d6186.json) ## Summary The National Trust is procuring lead consultancy services for the Carrick-a-Rede Visitor Infrastructure Project on the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland. The commission covers developing detailed proposals and ultimately managing delivery of the site infrastructure needed to support planned visitor growth. Its purpose is to enhance Carrick-a-Rede as a leading visitor destination while protecting its natural and cultural heritage, providing a high-quality visitor experience and minimising effects on the local community. The work combines architectural, engineering, construction-related, development and business consultancy services. It is suited to a multidisciplinary lead consultant able to coordinate infrastructure planning and delivery at a sensitive heritage and visitor site. The process reached tender: the National Trust invited offers through a single-stage Request for Proposal (RFP1), using an open procedure below threshold. The deadline for queries was 16 September 2026, and proposals were due by 16:00 on 23 September 2026. The intended contract award date was 1 October 2026. The contract period runs from 5 October 2026 to 1 April 2028. Its stated value is £40,000 excluding any further interpretation of the figure. Bids are assessed on capability, relevant experience, financial standing, proposed methodology and price. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. This opportunity suits an SME consultancy with the capability to lead a multidisciplinary infrastructure commission from detailed proposals through to delivery management. Relevant strengths include architectural and engineering design, construction-related advisory work, development consultancy, and business or management consultancy. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate suitable capability, experience and financial standing, and explain a credible methodology for delivering the commission. The work will appeal to teams experienced in visitor infrastructure, supporting increased visitor numbers, managing construction or development in environmentally and culturally sensitive settings, and balancing project objectives with community considerations. Strong coordination skills will be important because the lead consultant is expected to manage the overall infrastructure delivery approach. ## Notice The National Trust is seeking to appoint a Lead Consultant for the Carrick-a-Rede Visitor Infrastructure Project through a single-stage Request for Proposal (RFP1) process. Bidders will be assessed on their capability, experience, financial standing, proposed methodology, and price. The project aims to sustainably enhance Carrick-a-Rede as a premier visitor destination on the Causeway Coast, supporting increased visitor numbers while protecting the site's natural and cultural heritage, delivering a world-class visitor experience, and minimising impacts on the local community. This commission will develop detailed proposals, and ultimately manage delivery of site infrastructure which is required to support planned growth at the site. Closing Date for RFP - 23rd September 2026 Deadline for Queries - 16th September 2026 Award Contract - 1st October 2026 This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ Click on the "Opportunities" button and filter on Customer name - The National Trust All communication is to be carried out via the Proactis portal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a77349f-e5a2-4dda-bf26-321cbb513238 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Oct 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | | Postcode area | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71500000 - Construction-related services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 27 Aug 2026 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a77349f-e5a2-4dda-bf26-321cbb513238 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a77349f-e5a2-4dda-bf26-321cbb513238 27th August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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