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title: "Assessment of the Implications and Resource Requirements of Emerging UNESCO World Heritage Site Bids in Armagh, Northern Ireland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068385"
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buyer: "ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# Assessment of the Implications and Resource Requirements of Emerging UNESCO World Heritage Site Bids in Armagh, Northern Ireland

Buyer: ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068385

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## Summary

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is actively seeking services for the assessment of the implications and resource requirements related to UNESCO World Heritage Site bids in Armagh, Northern Ireland. The procurement is conducted under an open competition framework, particularly targeting administrative services related to tourism affairs. This tender is currently in the active stage with submissions due by midday on 6th May 2026. Interested parties should note that the enquiry period ends on 29th April 2026. The contract is anticipated to run from 18th May until 31st July 2026, encompassing significant locations in Armagh City, Northern Ireland, with a gross value of £36,000 GBP.

This tender presents remarkable opportunities for organisations specialising in administration services and tourism affairs, particularly those with experience in managing UNESCO World Heritage projects. The procurement process favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, thereby encouraging a broad range of service providers to participate. Companies skilled in both quality delivery and competitive pricing are particularly suited to this tender, as the award criteria emphasises these factors, providing a promising avenue for growth in a strategic location with cultural and historical significance.

## Notice

The Royal Sites of Ireland and the Historical Astronomical Observatories of Ireland incorporating Navan Fort and Armagh Observatory and Planetarium respectively, form part of two transnational, serial nominations for UNESCO World Heritage Status. Both components are located in or near Armagh City, Northern Ireland. The remaining five components of the Royal Sites series are located in Counties Meath, Westmeath, Roscommon, Kildare and Tipperary. The remaining two components of the Historical Astronomical Observatories are located at Dunsink, Fingal (North County Dublin) and in Birr, County Offaly. Both nomination groups have been included on the most recent Tentative List for Ireland. The pathway to World Heritage inscription consists of four stages: 1. Review and Preparation of the Tentative List 2. Preparation of the Preliminary Assessment and Nomination Dossier 3. Evaluation 4. Decision by the World Heritage Committee

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034419-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | £36,000 |
| 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 | ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CRAIGAVON |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT64 1AL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Electoral ward | Craigavon Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Upper Bann |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 16:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034419-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034419-2026
  15th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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