---
title: "RFQ 2025/31 Renovating the Walled Garden Pathways at Castlewellan Forest Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ad07"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2025-10-10"
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# RFQ 2025/31 Renovating the Walled Garden Pathways at Castlewellan Forest Park

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ad07

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council involves the renovation of the Walled Garden Pathways at Castlewellan Forest Park. This tender, titled "RFQ 2025/31 Renovating the Walled Garden Pathways at Castlewellan Forest Park," pertains to the construction industry, specifically focusing on surface work for footpaths. The project is located in the United Kingdom, and it is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including a tender period ending on 17th October 2025 and an enquiry period concluding on 15th October 2025. The procurement adopts an open method, facilitating below threshold competition, and has an estimated contract value of £22,200 gross.

This opportunity could significantly bolster business growth for companies specialising in civil construction works, particularly those adept in pathway renovations. Businesses adept in performing high-quality, sensitive cultural and heritage restoration are well-positioned for this tender. The contract stipulates suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), making it an attractive proposition for such entities looking to prove and expand their capabilities. The successful bidder will be expected to complete the work professionally, with an emphasis on maintenance, conservation, and safety, commencing work from 27th October to 21st November 2025.

## Notice

The formal pathways within the walled gardens require civils renovation following damages from storm Eowyn and machinery traversing the location. These require recent detritus to be scraped from some locations and the surface topped, graded and compacted with path topping aggregate on identified areas. The civil renovation work to be undertaken must be completed in a timely and highly professional manner by staff that are competent in the tasks expected of them and aware of the sensitive nature of the works that they undertake. The maintenance, making safe and conservation of the historic resource is paramount to Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064290-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,500 |
| Lots value | £18,500 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 14:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064290-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064290-2025
  10th 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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