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title: "CITY OF ARMAGH RFC EXTENSION AND CLUBROOM ENHANCEMENT SCHEME"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f02a"
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buyer: "ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# CITY OF ARMAGH RFC EXTENSION AND CLUBROOM ENHANCEMENT SCHEME

Buyer: ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f02a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "City of Armagh RFC Extension and Clubroom Enhancement Scheme" involves Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council as the buying organisation. This tender is aimed at the refurbishment and enhancement of the clubhouse at City of Armagh Rugby Club, located at Palace Grounds, Friary Rd, Armagh BT60 4EN. The project falls under the services category with a focus on architectural, engineering design, and construction management services. The procurement was completed through an open, below-threshold competition, with the tender period having ended on 13 January 2026. The contract, which was awarded to R E Quinn Architects Limited, commenced on 25 June 2026 and will conclude on 24 June 2029, with a gross value of GBP 41,280.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in architectural design and project management services. Businesses that can provide comprehensive engineering, structural, and civil engineering consultancy services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, given the need for enhancing community sports facilities. Firms experienced in integrating energy efficiency measures and improving accessibility in public facilities would find substantial opportunities in this contract, especially in contexts that require adherence to Northern Irish devolved regulations.

## Notice

Tenders are invited from suitably qualified Consultancy firms for the Design and Project Management of the refurbishment of the clubhouse building at City of Armagh Rugby Club, situated at Palace Grounds, Friary Rd, Armagh BT60 4EN. Professional Services RIBA 4-7 for the proposed single-story extension comprising of new Changing, Showering facilities and Physio room. Refurbishment of existing shower areas to provide enhanced male and female changing and shower facilities. City of Armagh Rugby Football Club in (CARFC) was founded in 1875 and since 1977 have been located at their current site on the Friary Road in Armagh. The clubhouse and grounds have been extensively used during this period, not just by rugby club members and visiting rugby clubs but also by the local community and local sporting clubs. Part of the current facilities (approximately 700m2) are substandard (built in 1977) and there is a requirement to ensure that there are facilities suitable for female and disabled participants and that they are adequate and truly inclusive for everyone in CARFC's ever-growing community. It is the desire that the energy efficiency measures, accessibility and environmental improvements will increase participation volumes in all categories. Significantly, it will also encourage other organisations to use the facilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064195-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,800 |
| Lots value | £40,800 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,280 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARMAGH, BANBRIDGE & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CRAIGAVON |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT64 1AL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Electoral ward | Craigavon Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Upper Bann |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R E QUINN ARCHITECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71520000 - Construction supervision services
- 71540000 - Construction management services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 12:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064195-2026
- 5 Dec 2025 at 16:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080353-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064195-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080353-2025
  5th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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