--- title: "PEACEPLUS Design, Build, and Maintenance of Heritage Trails and Associated App" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c318" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c318" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c318.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c318.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-03" --- # PEACEPLUS Design, Build, and Maintenance of Heritage Trails and Associated App Buyer: ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c318 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c318) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c318.json) ## Summary Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is in the planning stage of procuring services for the PEACEPLUS project, aimed at designing, building, and maintaining heritage trails and an associated app. This initiative falls under the IT services industry and includes community, social, and personal services. The project is based in Antrim, Northern Ireland, and aims to provide a digital experience that includes borough-wide driving and walking trails. The anticipated completion date is July 2027, with a maintenance period extending three years beyond, and a potential extension for an additional 36 months. The procurement process is being conducted under the regulations of the PEACEPLUS programme, partially financed by the SEUPB, and is classified as a tender initiation, covered by the GPA. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting, software development, and digital content management. Companies that specialise in app development, digital tourism solutions, and content management systems would be well-suited to compete. The project seeks to deliver an engaging and inclusive digital experience, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses capable of innovative solutions that can meet the stated sustainability goals. The contract offers both short-term involvement during the development phase and potential long-term engagement through the maintenance phase, providing an avenue for sustainable business growth. ## Notice THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS PROJECT IS BEING PARTIALLY FUNDED BY SEUPB UNDER THE PEACEPLUS PROGRAMME. ALL NOTICES WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council invites tenders for the design, build, and maintenance of a series of heritage trails to showcase the Borough's cultural, social and industrial history and the associated app, which will be free, public facing and will include, at a minimum, the following: * Five borough-wide driving trails with audio commentary, interactive maps, physical interpretation and additional resources (10-15 location sites per trail) * 10 local walking trails (named localities), each with audio, maps, and interpretation at key points. * Linkage to physical signage/interpretation and printed resources available at two Heritage Hubs. The aim of this project is to provide an engaging, accessible, and inclusive digital experience for residents and visitors as well as offering a sustainable content management system that will allow Council to maintain and grow the trails over time. The anticipated completion/launch date for the project is July 2027. The maintenance contract period will be 3 years from the completion/launch date with an option to extend for up to a further 36 months, subject to performance and review. ### Lot Information Lot 1 THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS PROJECT IS BEING PARTIALLY FUNDED BY SEUPB UNDER THE PEACEPLUS PROGRAMME. ALL NOTICES WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council invites tenders for the design, build, and maintenance of a series of heritage trails to showcase the Borough's cultural, social and industrial history and the associated app, which will be free, public facing and will include, at a minimum, the following: * Five borough-wide driving trails with audio commentary, interactive maps, physical interpretation and additional resources (10-15 location sites per trail) * 10 local walking trails (named localities), each with audio, maps, and interpretation at key points. * Linkage to physical signage/interpretation and printed resources available at two Heritage Hubs. The aim of this project is to provide an engaging, accessible, and inclusive digital experience for residents and visitors as well as offering a sustainable content management system that will allow Council to maintain and grow the trails over time. The anticipated completion/launch date for the project is July 2027. The maintenance contract period will be 3 years from the completion/launch date with an option to extend for up to a further 36 months, subject to performance and review. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062640-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 3 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ANTRIM | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT41 2UB | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey | | Local authority | Antrim and Newtownabbey | | Electoral ward | Springfarm | | Westminster constituency | South Antrim | | Delivery location | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 3 Jul 2026 at 09:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062640-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://e-sourcingni.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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