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title: "Invitation to Participate 38/2025 - Newry City Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06743c"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Invitation to Participate 38/2025 - Newry City Park

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06743c

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## Summary

The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting participation in the development of Newry City Park, a significant public works project aimed at urban regeneration. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a competitive flexible procedure in place. The project is classified under engineering and construction works, including landscaping and various surface works. The council is seeking to transform the Albert Basin Area into a vibrant green space, enhancing Newry City Centre by creating a world-class park. Interested parties must express interest by 3pm on 15 May 2026, with the project planned to begin on 12 October 2026 and conclude by 30 June 2028. The tender holds an estimated gross value of £18,180,000 and adheres to English language submissions, compliant with Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, landscaping, and engineering works. Companies with expertise in excavating, earthmoving, or creating multifunctional public spaces will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. The focus on regeneration, health, and well-being can attract investment and promote tourism, adding long-term value to stakeholders involved. Firms capable of showcasing quality in supplier information, legal and financial capacity, as well as health and safety standards, stand a better chance in the competitive process. The project's objective to elevate the public realm within Newry City Centre sets a benchmark for future developments, making it a valuable contract for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of a parkland development which aims to create a welcoming and inclusive multi-functional parkland area, providing a sense of place and a unique experience for the future users of the park. Creating a series of exciting outdoor spaces catering for a variety of interests, age groups and abilities, the proposals have been developed with consideration of the specific features of the site, including historical and natural features, which are protected by planning policies and will be included into the future site in a sensitive and considerate way. The design team have developed, through consultation with Council, Steering Group members, Key Stakeholder groups and members of the public, the initial concept design into a tangible proposal which aims to address and fulfil the Council's vision for the new public open space. The development of the parkland Newry City Park focuses on the creation of a series of interlinked public spaces, which aim to create a much needed and valuable multi-functional greenspace for Newry. The proposals aim to transform the Albert Basin Area into a lively green space, creating a variety of active and passive recreational spaces that will offer future users of the park. NMDDC's vision for Newry City Park is; 'To regenerate Newry City Centre by providing a world class park, improving health and wellbeing opportunities, attracting investment, creating jobs, sustaining our environment and promoting tourism'. The park proposals aim to create a welcoming and inclusive multi-functional facility, providing a sense of place and a unique experience for the future users of the park. Creating a series of exciting outdoor spaces catering for a variety of interests, age groups and abilities, the proposals have been developed with consideration of the specific features of the site, including historical and natural features, which are protected by planning policies and will be included into the future site in a sensitive and considerate way. The overall objective of the project is to drive regeneration of Newry City Centre. This proposal aspires to improve the physical and spatial quality of the site, enhancing the quality of the public realm within Newry City Centre. The new high quality public realm proposals for footpaths, street furniture, wayfinding, signage, landscaping, new public spaces, and new streets will set the standard for all new developments and where existing structures are reused and adapted. The overall design proposal of the Newry City Park scheme is detailed below and included in the General Arrangement Drawings 02887.1.01 to 02887.1.05 which have been submitted as part of the Planning Application.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039841-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,180,000 |
| Lots value | £18,180,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT34 2QU |
| 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 | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45233200 - Various surface works

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 11:19 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039841-2026
- 10 Apr 2026 at 11:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032814-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 13:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029127-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 16:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027528-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039841-2026
  30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032814-2026
  10th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029127-2026
  30th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027528-2026
  25th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6473740
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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