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title: "RFQ 2025/29 - Comprehensive Services Contract for the Evaluation, Risk Assessment, and Post-Inspection Reporting of Newry Mourne and Down District Play Areas"
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# RFQ 2025/29 - Comprehensive Services Contract for the Evaluation, Risk Assessment, and Post-Inspection Reporting of Newry Mourne and Down District Play Areas

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aab6

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) has issued an open procurement for the "RFQ 2025/29 - Comprehensive Services Contract for the Evaluation, Risk Assessment, and Post-Inspection Reporting of Newry Mourne and Down District Play Areas." This tender falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of playground equipment. The Council seeks to appoint an independent inspector to conduct annual audits and reports to enhance safety and compliance in their recreational spaces. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with important deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 16th October 2025 and a tender submission deadline by 13:00 on 21st October 2025. The contract value is gross £21,600, with the main procurement category being services, and the location for the delivery being the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety inspections, risk assessments, and maintenance services, especially those focused on public recreational areas. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their compatibility with the suitability criteria. The contract, scheduled to commence on 2nd January 2026 for a tenure of three years with potential extensions, offers avenues for businesses looking to establish long-term relationships with public entities. The procurement method implemented is an open competition, highlighting a transparent selection process that focuses on cost and project-specific quality criteria, offering businesses a chance to showcase their competitiveness in delivering high-quality service at optimal pricing.

## Notice

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (The Council) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and independent inspector to carry out annual risk assessments, post-inspection reporting, and comprehensive play area audit reporting for all sites. This process is essential to ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance with legal obligations, and the continued enhancement of recreational spaces for residents and visitors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063350-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 29 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | £18,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 13:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063350-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063350-2025
  8th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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