---
title: "New Down High School, Downpatrick - Ref MA17-40105195"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029cdf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI"
published: "2021-03-18"
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# New Down High School, Downpatrick - Ref MA17-40105195

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029cdf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the construction of a new Down High School in Downpatrick, overseen by the Education Authority NI. This project aims to replace the existing school, accommodating a long-term enrollment of 950 pupils, with a total internal area of approximately 11,638m². The procurement is classified under building construction work and falls within the works category. Despite being initiated, the tender has been cancelled, meaning no further actions are current. The procedure was carried out using a selective method, characterized as a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms specialising in educational infrastructure, particularly those experienced in large-scale building projects and compliance with governmental standards. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive construction services — including site preparation, structural engineering, and the installation of educational facilities — would be well-positioned to compete in future initiatives similar to this project, enhancing their potential for growth in the public sector. With the educational sector continually evolving, firms that can demonstrate quality alongside competitive pricing will have advantageous standing in procurement processes.

## Notice

The project is for construction of a new school to replace the existing Down High post primary school in Downpatrick with a long term enrollment of 950 pupils and a target internal area of c.11,638m2 in line with the Department of Education's Handbook requirements, with accommodation and facilities including; wide range of departmental teaching facilities, Sports Hall and PE facilities, School Meals Accommodation, Main, Staff and Pupil entrances, School support and administration, Construction of sports pitches, Vehicular entrances and bus drop-off, External ground works including retaining structures.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The project is for construction of a new school to replace the existing Down High post primary school in Downpatrick with a long term enrollment of 950 pupils and a target internal area of c.11,638m2 in line with the Department of Education's Handbook requirements, with accommodation and facilities including; wide range of departmental teaching facilities, Sports Hall and PE facilities, School Meals Accommodation, Main, Staff and Pupil entrances, School support and administration, Construction of sports pitches, Vehicular entrances and bus drop-off, External ground works including retaining structures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005486-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45214200 - Construction work for school buildings
- 45214220 - Secondary school construction work

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005486-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:169421-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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