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title: "Assessment of the Implications and Resource Requirements of Emerging UNESCO World Heritage Site Bids in Armagh, Northern Ireland"
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published: "2026-07-10"
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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 & CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c879

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## Summary

The Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council has initiated an open tender process titled "Assessment of the Implications and Resource Requirements of Emerging UNESCO World Heritage Site Bids in Armagh, Northern Ireland." This procurement is focused on services within the administrative recreational, cultural, religious, and tourism services categories. Based in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, the tender will close on 17th July 2026, with all enquiries to be submitted by 13th July 2026. The contract period will run from 3rd August to 3rd November 2026. The project is set against a budget of GBP 36,000 and seeks to engage expertise pertinent to heritage conservation and administration.

This tender represents an exceptional opportunity for businesses specialising in administrative services related to cultural heritage and tourism. With an emphasis on quality and price weighing in at 70% and 30% respectively, companies, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that offer innovative solutions in heritage site evaluations may find a strategic edge. The project provides an opportunity for such businesses to establish partnerships and gain recognition in the Northern Irish public sector, specifically working with sub-central government authorities. As an open competition, the procurement allows diverse enterprise participation, promoting substantial business growth and development in the region's cultural tourism sector.

## 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/065136-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 3 Nov 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 & 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75124000 - Administrative recreational, cultural and religious services
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 11:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065136-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065136-2026
  10th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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