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title: "Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for New Build at St Columban's Primary School, Kilkeel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06819e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for New Build at St Columban's Primary School, Kilkeel

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06819e

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Education Authority is seeking to appoint an Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) for the design and construction of a new St Columban’s Primary School in Kilkeel. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a competitive flexible procedure. This tender, listed under the industry category of services, focuses on architectural and related services. The process is active with key deadlines such as the expression of interest deadline on 5th June 2026, and the award period ending on 1st December 2026. The total estimated value of the contract is £750,000, with a gross value of £900,000. The project is set to commence on 15th December 2026 and conclude by 15th December 2034. The procurement method used is selective, highlighting the importance of quality, social value, and price in the award criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and architectural services, particularly those experienced in managing large-scale educational infrastructure projects. The project involves complex tasks such as managing design and technical specifications, which could appeal to firms with robust architectural and project management expertise. As the procedure is designed to assess conditions of participation and then evaluate based on quality and social value besides price, diverse and well-established firms could navigate this multi-faceted tender efficiently. Additionally, with the procurement process being open to SMEs, smaller firms with innovative solutions and excellent service records may also find this a promising avenue for growth.

## Notice

The provision of an Integrated Consultant Team (ICT) to develop the Employer's Brief in relation to the design and delivery of a new St Columban's Primary School. The ICT shall develop the design and complete the RIBA (2020) Stage 4 Technical Design before appointing a Contracting Team to undertake the construction of the new St Columban's Primary School. The ICT shall undertake the procurement, appointment and management of the Contracting Team on behalf of the Employer and shall continue to manage and oversee the project through the remaining stages of the RIBA 2020 Plan of Work 5-7.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049421-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2026 - 15 Dec 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| 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 | NORTHERN IRELAND EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 09:11 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049421-2026
- 29 Apr 2026 at 09:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039039-2026
- 14 Apr 2026 at 09:03 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033583-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049421-2026
  27th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039039-2026
  29th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033583-2026
  14th April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6512682
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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