--- title: "ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement - Development Brief for Site located at Comber Road, Newtownards" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b592" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b592" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b592.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b592.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-16" --- # ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement - Development Brief for Site located at Comber Road, Newtownards Buyer: ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b592 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b592) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b592.json) ## Summary Ards and North Down Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the development of a Council-owned site located at Comber Road, Newtownards. This process is aimed at creating a high-quality business or industrial park, contributing to the economic growth of the region. Interested parties have until 7th July 2026 to engage in this preliminary market engagement by providing feedback via a supplier questionnaire. The industry category falls under construction works, specifically the development of non-residential real estate and land sale or purchase services. The project, governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, will commence with a contract period starting on 30th November 2026 and ending on 29th November 2030. This tender provides an opportunity for experienced developers with a background in creating commercial or industrial complexes to influence project specifications through the preliminary engagement phase. Businesses that specialise in construction or land development and possess the capacity for innovative approaches and delivery models will find this a lucrative opportunity. By participating in the engagement phase, companies can align their proposals with the Council's expectations, thereby positioning themselves favourably for future stages of the procurement process. This initiative not only offers a chance for potential revenue growth but also an opportunity to be part of a project that aims to enhance the local economic landscape. ## Notice Ards and North Down Borough Council (the Council) is undertaking a transparent and informed preliminary market engagement exercise to support the development of a Council owned site located at Comber Road, Newtownards for commercial use. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to seek feedback and insights from experienced developers to help shape the specification for the appointment of a Developer. The Council is intending to bring the site to market to attract experienced developers to acquire a long leasehold interest in the land, with a view to delivering a high-quality business or industrial park development that will make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the economic growth of the Borough. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the pre-market engagement (PME) questionnaire. Further information including the questionnaire can be downloaded from https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home (Resource ID 6577062). Completed questionnaires must be returned via the Messaging function of the CfT. ### Planning Information The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to seek feedback and insights from experienced developers to help shape the specification for the appointment of a Developer. The Council is intending to bring the site to market to attract experienced developers to acquire a long leasehold interest in the land, with a view to delivering a high-quality business or industrial park development that will make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the economic growth of the Borough. This engagement exercise will consist of a supplier questionnaire. Responses will inform the Council’s understanding of the capacity, relevant experience, innovative approaches, and delivery models available within the market to support the successful development of the site and delivery of high-quality business accommodation. This will assist in informing the structure and focus of procurement documentation and internal planning. Please note, participation (or non-participation) will neither advantage nor disadvantage any supplier in any subsequent procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056465-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BANGOR | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT20 4BT | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN09 Ards and North Down | | Local authority | Ards and North Down | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | North Down | | Delivery location | TLN09 Ards and North Down | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport - 70112000 - Development of non-residential real estate - 70122000 - Land sale or purchase services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2026 at 09:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056465-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056465-2026 16th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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