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title: "Derry~Londonderry Northland Road Sports Dome (UU Dome)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b0d"
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# Derry~Londonderry Northland Road Sports Dome (UU Dome)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b0d

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## Summary

The University of Ulster is initiating a tender process for the construction of the Northland Road Sports Dome in Derry~Londonderry, funded in part by the PEACEPLUS Programme. The project involves creating a tensile PVC membrane structure known as "the Dome," which encompasses approximately 15,700 m² and includes additional works such as a car park and civic event space. The procurement falls under the works category, specifically inflatable buildings construction work, and has a total budget of £12,000,000. The process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 1st May 2026. The dome is expected to be completed before June 2028, and the contracting will be under an NEC4 Option B Priced Contract with bills of quantities.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for contractors specialising in design and construction, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. Businesses with experience in constructing tensile structures or PVC membrane installations should find this tender appealing. Given the selective procurement method through a two-stage restricted procedure, companies capable of navigating the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Invitation to Tender (ITT) stages will be well-suited for this project. The University of Ulster aims to attract competitive candidates with a strong track record in similar developments, benefiting from business growth in the education and public sector construction works. The procurement requires adherence to EU, Euratom regulatory conditions, ensuring high standards and compliance.

## Notice

Ulster University intends to appoint a contractor to deliver the construction works for a new tensile PVC membrane structure ("the Dome"). The proposed development comprises a tensile PVC membrane structure (the Dome) with a gross internal floor area of approximately 15,700m2. The scheme will also include wider site works including a car park, civic event space, an amended entrance off Northland Road and associated infrastructure, on behalf of Ulster University. The project is required to be completed in advance of June 2028 and is part funded by the PEACEPLUS Programme (SEUPB). The form of Contract will be NEC4 (New Engineering Contract) Option B Priced Contract with bill of quantities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ulster University intends to appoint a contractor to deliver the construction works for a new tensile PVC membrane structure ("the Dome"). The proposed development comprises a tensile PVC membrane structure (the Dome) with a gross internal floor area of approximately 15,700m2. The scheme will also include wider site works including a car park, civic event space, an amended entrance off Northland Road and associated infrastructure, on behalf of Ulster University. The project is required to be completed in advance of June 2028 and is part funded by the PEACEPLUS Programme (SEUPB). The form of Contract will be NEC4 (New Engineering Contract) Option B Priced Contract with bill of quantities. This procurement is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Article 8 of the Financing Agreement establishing the PEACEPLUS Programme for 2021-2027, which requires the procurement procedures under Articles 181 and 182 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 to be applied. The University will conduct this procurement using a two-stage restricted procuedre consisting ofa Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Invitation to Tender Stage (ITT) in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Chapter 3 procurement regime. Additional information: The estimated total value stated above includes the full contract duration. This procurement is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Article 8 of the Financing Agreement establishing the PEACEPLUS Programme for 2021-2027, which requires the procurement procedures under Articles 181 and 182 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 to be applied. The University will conduct this procurement using a two-stage restricted procuedre consisting ofa Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and Invitation to Tender Stage (ITT) in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Chapter 3 procurement regime. The University reserves the right to modify this contract under the applicable requirements of the Chapter 3 procurement regime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030524-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER |
| Locality | COLERAINE |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT52 1SA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | East Londonderry |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45217000 - Inflatable buildings construction work

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030524-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.etendersni.gov.uk
- http://www.ulster.ac.uk

## Provenance

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