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title: "Main Contractor for Cathedral Gardens (& Blitz Memorial)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050b81"
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buyer: "BELFAST CITY COUNCIL"
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# Main Contractor for Cathedral Gardens (& Blitz Memorial)

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050b81

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## Summary

The public procurement process is undertaken by Belfast City Council for the redevelopment of Cathedral Gardens and a Blitz Memorial in Belfast City Centre. This project falls under the industry category of construction and civil engineering works and aims to revitalise a key public open space next to Ulster University. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an amendment extending the submission deadline to 11th June 2025. The procurement method is selective under a restricted procedure, focusing on innovative public realm improvements and environmental enhancements. The procurement involves electronic submissions through the specified portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in public realm projects and urban landscaping. Companies adept in innovative and digitally-driven project execution will find this tender particularly relevant. The project includes site clearance, demolition, landscaping, and installation of interactive lighting, among other tasks. With a focus on multifunctional design and environmental improvement, the tender is well-suited for businesses with experience in delivering sustainable urban development projects. Participating in this tender could boost a company's profile and expand its portfolio in the rapidly developing area of Belfast City Centre.

## Notice

Cathedral Gardens is a strategically important public open space in the heart of Belfast City Centre. With the recent development of Ulster University, Cathedral Gardens is now part of an exciting, rapidly developing area of Belfast City Centre. St Anne's Cathedral, a listed building, lies south of the site across Academy Street. The existing site is a predominantly hard aging, civic space comprising the following: established trees and raised garden beds; seating integrated into low concrete retaining walls; and open paved surfaces of varied materials which have been repaired and altered over time. The project is for the provision of the redevelopment of the existing Cathedral Gardens area of Belfast. The project is a public realm environmental improvement scheme and aims to provide Belfast City Centre with an innovative, multifunctional, and digitally driven vision for Cathedral Gardens. Cathedral Gardens is a key area of public open space located next to Ulster University, Writer's Square, and St Anne's Cathedral. Redevelopment of the site will include but is not limited to; * Site clearance; * Demolition including the breakout and removal of concrete; * Decommissioning and infill of existing underground tank and plantroom; * Isolation and disconnection of NIE metered supply, lighting columns; * Tree protection and felling works; * Site preparation works, adjusting existing levels to formation level; * Soil remediation including capping works to soft landscaped areas and testing of incoming material to soft landscaped areas; * Validation and verification of land remedial works; * Ground investigation works; * Hard and soft landscaping including drainage, ducting, paving, porous asphalt, kerbing, edging, planters, pre-cast concrete, planting shrubbery, trees and pleached trees complete with watering and aeration system, rootball cradles, grass turfing, street furniture, decorative boulders, and boundary treatment works; * Retaining walls; * SuDs tree pits and rain garden; * Foundations; * An interactive lighting experience including associated controls, remote and wireless connectivity, data cabling, network links, lighting control strategy including third party control, licences, commissioning, training, operation manual and after-care. Lighting in the form of catenary lighting on feature columns, including a canopy covered interactive digital play zone and projector provision for digital art displays; * CCTV system including fold down CCTV camera towers; * Ducting, cable chambers, feeder pillars including NIE connection, meter and switchgear including testing and commissioning; * Liaising with statutory authorities including NIE, DfI * Flood lighting and feature lighting including slip rated ground recessed lighting, bollard lighting, uplight and down-light fittings; * A public plaza capable of accommodating small to modestly sized events with pop-up electrical services for vendors to connect to; * An urban forest / woodland garden area to function as a quiet place and to promote wildlife; * A lawn area next to the university to soften this urban environment and complement university cafe culture; * A Blitz memorial to commemorate this WWII tragedy; and * Retention of Rinty Monaghan statue.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cathedral Gardens is a strategically important public open space in the heart of Belfast City Centre. With the recent development of Ulster University, Cathedral Gardens is now part of an exciting, rapidly developing area of Belfast City Centre. St Anne's Cathedral, a listed building, lies south of the site across Academy Street. The existing site is a predominantly hard aging, civic space comprising the following: established trees and raised garden beds; seating integrated into low concrete retaining walls; and open paved surfaces of varied materials which have been repaired and altered over time. The project is for the provision of the redevelopment of the existing Cathedral Gardens area of Belfast. The project is a public realm environmental improvement scheme and aims to provide Belfast City Centre with an innovative, multifunctional, and digitally driven vision for Cathedral Gardens. Cathedral Gardens is a key area of public open space located next to Ulster University, Writer's Square, and St Anne's Cathedral. Redevelopment of the site will include but is not limited to; * Site clearance; * Demolition including the breakout and removal of concrete; * Decommissioning and infill of existing underground tank and plantroom; * Isolation and disconnection of NIE metered supply, lighting columns; * Tree protection and felling works; * Site preparation works, adjusting existing levels to formation level; * Soil remediation including capping works to soft landscaped areas and testing of incoming material to soft landscaped areas; * Validation and verification of land remedial works; * Ground investigation works; * Hard and soft landscaping including drainage, ducting, paving, porous asphalt, kerbing, edging, planters, pre-cast concrete, planting shrubbery, trees and pleached trees complete with watering and aeration system, rootball cradles, grass turfing, street furniture, decorative boulders, and boundary treatment works; * Retaining walls; * SuDs tree pits and rain garden; * Foundations; * An interactive lighting experience including associated controls, remote and wireless connectivity, data cabling, network links, lighting control strategy including third party control, licences, commissioning, training, operation manual and after-care. Lighting in the form of catenary lighting on feature columns, including a canopy covered interactive digital play zone and projector provision for digital art displays; * CCTV system including fold down CCTV camera towers; * Ducting, cable chambers, feeder pillars including NIE connection, meter and switchgear including testing and commissioning; * Liaising with statutory authorities including NIE, DfI * Flood lighting and feature lighting including slip rated ground recessed lighting, bollard lighting, up-light and down-light fittings; * A public plaza capable of accommodating small to modestly sized events with pop-up electrical services for vendors to connect to; * An urban forest / woodland garden area to function as a quiet place and to promote wildlife; * A lawn area next to the university to soften this urban environment and complement university cafe culture; * A Blitz memorial to commemorate this WWII tragedy; and * Retention of Rinty Monaghan statue.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028096-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 12:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028096-2025
- 1 May 2025 at 13:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018480-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/tenders

## Provenance

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