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title: "The Gobbins Visitor Centre Interpretation Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-12"
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# The Gobbins Visitor Centre Interpretation Project

Buyer: MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c3

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## Summary

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is in the planning phase of a procurement process for the "The Gobbins Visitor Centre Interpretation Project", seeking qualified suppliers to deliver a comprehensive design and works service. This tender focuses on the services industry and is located at The Gobbins Visitor Centre, Islandmagee, Northern Ireland. Potential suppliers are encouraged to engage in this preliminary market exercise, with questionnaires due by 22nd December 2025. The council aims to commence the contract period from March 2026, with project completion expected by 31st October 2026. For further clarifications, communication will occur through the esourcingNI portal.

This procurement project represents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in building consultancy services, interpretation services, and artistic creation. Businesses offering specialised design, photography, and consultancy services are well-suited to compete, given the requirement to enhance the unique visitor experience at The Gobbins. Successful suppliers will contribute to the development of a landmark attraction along the famous Causeway Coastal Route, expanding their portfolio in artistic and interpretive projects while fostering regional tourism. Interested parties can anticipate the release of tender notice by January 2026.

## Notice

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with an experienced and qualified supplier to provide a full design and works service for an 'Interpretation Project at The Gobbins Visitor Centre', Middle Road, Islandmagee BT40 3SL, to be delivered by 31 October 2026. The Gobbins is owned and operated by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and stands as a unique cliffside attraction along Northern Ireland's famous Causeway Coastal Route. Visitors embark on a dramatic journey along suspended walkways, tunnels, and bridges carved directly into the basalt cliffs, offering stunning views of the Irish Sea, encounters with local wildlife, and a close-up look at the area's remarkable geology. The current visitor experience combines expertly guided tours available throughout the year, informative outdoor signage, and a modern Visitor Centre with cafe and associated community centre.

### Planning Information

Interested parties are requested to complete this questionnaire and return it by 12noon on Monday 22nd December 2025.
Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the esourcingNI portal. 
Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by the Construction and Procurement Delivery to all interested suppliers through the esourcingNI messaging system. 
Your response must be uploaded within the esourcingNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough available through the homepage of the portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082445-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID AND EAST ANTRIM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BALLYMENA |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT43 5EJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim |
| Local authority | Mid and East Antrim |
| Electoral ward | Castle Demesne |
| Westminster constituency | North Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
- 79930000 - Specialty design services
- 79961200 - Aerial photography services
- 79961300 - Specialised photography services
- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 12:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082445-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082445-2025
  12th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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