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title: "A Critical Friend to Assist in the Review of Landscape Designations for the Local Development Plan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a785"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-03"
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# A Critical Friend to Assist in the Review of Landscape Designations for the Local Development Plan

Buyer: LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a785

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## Summary

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is issuing a tender titled "A Critical Friend to Assist in the Review of Landscape Designations for the Local Development Plan." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on urban planning and landscape architectural services, and it is being conducted in Northern Ireland. The procurement method is an open competition, specifically below-threshold, inviting submissions through EtendersNI only. The tender process is currently active, with the tender period ending on 27th October 2025, and an enquiry period that closes on 20th October 2025. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st December 2025 and conclude on 31st May 2026, with a total contract value of £36,000, gross.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in urban planning and landscape architecture, as well as those providing design consultancy services. Businesses with experience in environmental and landscape protection services will find this project particularly aligned with their expertise. Submissions are evaluated on a quality-cost basis, with quality being weighted at 70% and cost at 30%, favouring companies that deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions. This project could serve as an excellent avenue for growth, especially for firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector engagements within the UK, specifically in the Northern Ireland region.

## Notice

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council currently have a requirement for the provision for engagement of external consultants to provide a review of the designated local landscape designations in the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Area as per the attached ITT and Specification documentation. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061992-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| 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 | LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LISBURN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT27 4RL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Hillhall |
| Westminster constituency | Lagan Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 90720000 - Environmental protection
- 90721100 - Landscape protection services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 08:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061992-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061992-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.ukOnlytenderssubmittedonEtendersNIwillbeaccepted
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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