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title: "ITT 27/2025 - ICT Appointment for Castlewellan FP Tree Tops Access Linkages"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060389"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2026-01-26"
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# ITT 27/2025 - ICT Appointment for Castlewellan FP Tree Tops Access Linkages

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060389

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting tenders for the project titled "ITT 27/2025 - ICT Appointment for Castlewellan FP Tree Tops Access Linkages". The contracting process, currently in the tender update stage as of 26th January 2026, is focused on securing a suitably qualified Integrated Consultancy Team to deliver comprehensive design and project services under the NEC Professional Services Short Contract. The procurement aligns with RIBA Stage 2 through to the end of Stage 3 with architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services as the primary industry category. This open, below-threshold competition has a submission deadline on 9th February 2026, and all submissions must be made electronically through the specified platform. The opportunity is categorised under services, with a projected contract value of £50,000 to £60,000 GBP, for work commencing on 23rd February 2026 through to 30th September 2026.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in design, architecture, or engineering services to expand their portfolio by working on a prominent public project. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs due to their eligibility and probable competitive advantages in this open procurement method. With a strong emphasis on cost (70%) and quality (30%) through detailed project-specific criteria, organisations that excel in these areas are well-positioned to leverage this contract to enhance their business growth and market presence in the UK region. The Council's established feasibility and consultation processes ensure a solid foundation upon which the successful consultancy team can build and implement the required access linkages for the Tree Tops project.

## Notice

Newry, Mourne & Down District Council wishes to appoint the expertise of a suitably qualified Integrated Consultancy Team under the NEC Professional Services - Short Contract, to provide comprehensive design and project services for this project, from RIBA Stage 2 up to the conclusion of RIBA Stage 3. Please note that that there are limited RIBA Stages 0-1 for the new ICT, as Council have already completed the Feasibility and Consultation Processes for the overall Tree Tops project, of which these ancillary access linkages and services costs were considered part of.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006511-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 10:57 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006511-2026
- 12 Jan 2026 at 11:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002204-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006511-2026
  26th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002204-2026
  12th January 2026 - 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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