--- title: "Centre of Participation, Wellbeing and Shared Learning Hub" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e43f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e43f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e43f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e43f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DOWN G A A" published: "2025-02-20" --- # Centre of Participation, Wellbeing and Shared Learning Hub Buyer: DOWN G A A Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e43f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e43f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e43f.json) ## Summary Down GAA is inviting tenders for the Centre of Participation, Wellbeing and Shared Learning Hub project located in Ballykinlar, Co. Down. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, seeks an Integrated Consultant Team to provide design services for the development, which includes grass pitches, covered seating, an indoor 3G MUGA, a walking trail, a gym/fitness suite, a heritage museum/interpretive centre, team preparation and changing facilities, office accommodation, and community development facilities. The project is supported by PEACEPLUS and has an estimated duration of 48 months from the appointment to the end of the Defects Liability Period. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 4 April 2025, with bid opening scheduled for the same day. The project's industry category is architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialising in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. It is particularly suited to companies with experience in comprehensive design services for community and sports facilities. The open procedure procurement method encourages wide competition, offering equal opportunity for eligible businesses to participate. Additionally, the project’s scale and scope could provide long-term benefits and enhanced reputations for participating firms through successful project delivery and collaboration with Down GAA and PEACEPLUS. Small to medium enterprises with a strong portfolio in similar projects are well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice Down GAA wishes to appoint an Integrated Consultant Team to provide design services on the ICT for Centre of Participation, Wellbeing & Shared Learning Hub (COPWSLH) at Ballykinlar, Co.Down. The project will encompass 1. 4 natural grass pitches (3 of which are floodlit), Covered seating area, Indoor 3G MUGA, Walking Trail, Gym/Fitness Suite, Heritage Museum/Interpretive Centre, Team preparation and changing facilities, Office accommodation and Community development facilities and meeting/resource room. The scope of services will commence at RIBA Stage 2. Planning Permission ref LA07/2019/1808F . The project duration from time of appointment of the ICT to the end of Defects Liability Period is approximately 48 months. This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programme Body (SEUPB) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Down GAA wishes to appoint an Integrated Consultant Team to provide design services on the ICT for Centre of Participation, Wellbeing & Shared Learning Hub (COPWSLH) at Ballykinlar, Co.Down. The project will encompass 1. 4 natural grass pitches (3 of which are floodlit), Covered seating area, Indoor 3G MUGA, Walking Trail, Gym/Fitness Suite, Heritage Museum/Interpretive Centre, Team preparation and changing facilities, Office accommodation and Community development facilities and meeting/resource room. The scope of services will commence at RIBA Stage 2. Planning Permission ref LA07/2019/1808F . The project duration from time of appointment of the ICT to the end of Defects Liability Period is approximately 48 months. This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programme Body (SEUPB). Additional information: This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programme Body (SEUPB). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006238-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DOWN G A A | | Locality | CASTLEWELLAN | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT31 9DG | | 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 | Castlewellan | | Westminster constituency | South Down | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 14:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006238-2025 - 19 Feb 2025 at 15:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005932-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.downgaa.net - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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