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title: "CA14723 - Tender 32/2024 - Interpretation and Wayfinding Design, Delivery and Installation for Castlewellan Historic Demesne"
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# CA14723 - Tender 32/2024 - Interpretation and Wayfinding Design, Delivery and Installation for Castlewellan Historic Demesne

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9c2d9b6-4f51-4e59-a008-72419bed5103

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## Summary

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) invited tenders for the project titled "CA14723 - Tender 32/2024 - Interpretation and Wayfinding Design, Delivery and Installation for Castlewellan Historic Demesne." This procurement falls under the industry category of graphic design services, specifically project-design services other than construction work. It is an open procurement process accessible to all eligible participants, with the interpretational design aimed at enhancing the visitor experience in a historic site frequently visited by families, sport participants, and special interest groups. The tendering process began with the publication on 3rd October 2024, and the deadline for submissions was 20th November 2024. The contract was scheduled to commence on 21st November 2024 and conclude on 31st July 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the award update phase, with EPIC Design having been awarded the contract as of 11th June 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in interpretive design and build services, particularly those with expertise in creating engaging visitor experiences. The £133,000 contract value provides a substantial business growth opportunity for SMEs, which are acknowledged as suitable participants. Businesses capable of offering innovative and culturally relevant design solutions stand a competitive chance, as the project seeks to attract diverse visitor demographics. With an open procurement method, this tender offers a level playing field for smaller enterprises looking to expand their portfolio and gain experience by partnering with a prominent local authority like NMD in the tourism sector.

## Notice

NM&DDC seeks to appoint an Interpretative Design and Build Team for the Castlewellan Historic Demesne Visitor Experience. The interpretation design shall enhance the visitor experience within the Demesne. The Demesne is visited by a broad range of users from families to activity sport participants, and special interest groups; they broadly fall into the following Tourism Northern Ireland (TNI) Market Segments: Mature Cosmopolitans, Time Together & Family Fun. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA14723. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA14723 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2eea8d9-02d4-4c6b-a281-b0e59f128103 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT35 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballybot |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EPIC DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work
- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 11:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2eea8d9-02d4-4c6b-a281-b0e59f128103
- 3 Oct 2024 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2eea8d9-02d4-4c6b-a281-b0e59f128103

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2eea8d9-02d4-4c6b-a281-b0e59f128103
  3rd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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