---
title: "T25-150ENV Acorn Farm Exhibition and Site Interpretation Design and Fit Out"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e541"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e541"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e541.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e541.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-20"
---

# T25-150ENV Acorn Farm Exhibition and Site Interpretation Design and Fit Out

Buyer: DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e541

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e541)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e541.json)

## Summary

Derry City and Strabane District Council invites submissions for the "T25-150ENV Acorn Farm Exhibition and Site Interpretation Design and Fit Out" project, focused on designing and implementing a flagship exhibition along with site interpretation in St Columb's Park, Derry. The tender, currently active and managed by the council's Green Infrastructure Team, is at the tender stage. Businesses must submit their proposals through the eTendersNI platform by 12:00 pm on 19 December 2025, with an enquiry deadline of 5 December 2025. This procurement, under an open competition structure, falls below the threshold and is intended to contract a suitable company to fulfill service needs associated with exhibition design and construction in the regions of Northern Ireland, UK. The contract will span from 30 January 2026 to 30 April 2026, with an estimated value of £60,000.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for companies specializing in design consultancy services, exhibition construction, and equipment provision. Businesses experienced in delivering integrated solutions for both physical and digital exhibition components are particularly well-suited. Engaging in this project offers the potential to not only enhance the portfolio of the selected contractor but also to establish a presence in the public sector across Northern Ireland. The project envisages collaboration with the council's Green Infrastructure Team, providing a platform to demonstrate innovative capabilities in exhibition design and environmental interpretation. The open procurement method ensures that all interested firms meeting the criteria can participate, fostering fair competition and diverse business growth opportunities.

## Notice

Derry City and Strabane District Council is seeking to appoint a suitable qualified company to design, produce and deliver a flagship exhibition and associated site interpretation at the Acorn Farm site in St Columb's Park, Derry. Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) Green Infrastructure (GI) Team will be the commissioning authority. The DCSDC GI Team Lead will be the primary points of contact throughout the life of the project. The GI Team will work along with the successful company and Integrated Consultancy Team (ICT) and their Integrated Supply Team (IST) during the exhibition and interpretation design and fit out process and will also have access to any relevant content. The successful company/organisation, under the initial guidance of the GI Team will be responsible for the overall concept design, production, delivery and installation of the exhibition and site interpretation including all interpretation (both physical and digital), equipment, and imagery in partnership with the GI Team coordinating and delivery of outputs. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075585-2025 |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| 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 | DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT48 7NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | Northland |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
- 45212312 - Exhibition centre construction work
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 11:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075585-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075585-2025
  20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derrystrabane.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e541. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e541.json.