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ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Marine Work Services

Description: Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council (the Council) for the Provision of Marine Work Services. The Council currently operate 5 harbours - Groomsport, Donaghadee, Ballywalter, Ballyhalbert and Cook St. Portaferry. In addition, the Council is responsible for a number of navigational aids, situated throughout the surrounding Coastal area. The majority of the basic operational tasks at the Harbours are carried out by a Council Harbours' team. However, there are additional tasks that require assistance or a specialist skillset and include both Planned Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance. The Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified Contractor to undertake these additional tasks.

Summary: Ards and North Down Borough Council is seeking tenders for the Provision of Marine Work Services. The tender process is currently in the 'tender' stage, and it involves operational and maintenance tasks across five harbours in Northern Ireland, including Groomsport, Donaghadee, Ballywalter, Ballyhalbert, and Cook St. Portaferry. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 18th August 2026, and the anticipated contract commencement date is 1st November 2026, with the contract running until 31st October 2027, potentially extendable for up to three additional years. The procurement falls under the industry category of 'Marine Services' and follows an open procedure, adhering to the UK Procurement legislation 2023/54. The estimated contract value is £336,000.

MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT

Description: The Contracting Authority wish to procure Microsoft Enterprise licences from a suitably qualified entity. Licences must be provided in line with Document 02 - Specification of Requirements.

Summary: The Radius Housing Association Limited is inviting tenders for a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement to procure Microsoft Enterprise licences. This procurement falls under the competitive flexible procedure and is aimed at providing IT software packages and license management services. The contract is categorised under the 'goods' procurement category and is valued at approximately £840,000 net. Located in Holywood, Northern Ireland, the procurement process adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations and is currently active at the tender stage. Key dates include a closing date for tender submissions on 6th August 2026, with an award decision expected by 1st September 2026. The planned contract period is from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028, with potential extensions allowing for a maximum duration of four years.

ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement - Development Brief for Site located at Comber Road, Newtownards

Description: 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) (read more...)

Summary: Ards and North Down Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a development project titled "ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement - Development Brief for Site located at Comber Road, Newtownards". This initiative falls under the works category, specifically within the development of non-residential real estate and construction work for commercial buildings. The primary goal is to appoint experienced developers to acquire a long leasehold interest in the land and create a high-quality business or industrial park. The procurement is rooted in the Northern Irish devolved regulations, and the development is expected to make a lasting contribution to the economic growth of the Borough. A preliminary market engagement exercise is underway, with a supplier questionnaire as its centrepiece, due for submission by 12 noon on 17th July 2026, to propel the Council's understanding of the current market capabilities and outlooks.

ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement - Development Brief for Site located at Comber Road, Newtownards

Description: 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) (read more...)

Summary: Ards and North Down Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a development project titled "ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement - Development Brief for Site located at Comber Road, Newtownards". This initiative falls under the works category, specifically within the development of non-residential real estate and construction work for commercial buildings. The primary goal is to appoint experienced developers to acquire a long leasehold interest in the land and create a high-quality business or industrial park. The procurement is rooted in the Northern Irish devolved regulations, and the development is expected to make a lasting contribution to the economic growth of the Borough. A preliminary market engagement exercise is underway, with a supplier questionnaire as its centrepiece, due for submission by 12 noon on 17th July 2026, to propel the Council's understanding of the current market capabilities and outlooks.

ANDBC Appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team for the Redevelopment of Bangor Marina and Harbour Wetside Facilities under Bangor Waterfront Redevelopment

Description: The Contracting Authority is developing a long-term vision for the Redevelopment of Bangor Waterfront. The vision is to turn Bangor into a 'destination of choice', as a place to live, work, visit, study and invest, through a series of interconnected developments and experiences along Bangor Waterfront. In partnership with Belfast Region City Deal, the Department for Communities and key stakeholders, Ards and North Down Borough Council is progressing plans to redevelop a 2 mile stretch of Bangor Waterfront between Skippingstone Beach (near Pickie Fun Park) and Banks Lane, Ballyholme to re-establish Bangor as a thriving seaside location and prime visitor attraction in Northern Ireland. The Redevelopment of Bangor Marina and Harbour Wetside Facilities was one of the constituent projects within the Bangor Waterfront Redevelopment programme recommended within the (read more...)

Summary: The tender initiated by Ards and North Down Borough Council pertains to the redevelopment of Bangor Marina and Harbour Wetside Facilities, as part of the broader Bangor Waterfront Redevelopment project. This significant undertaking is aimed at transforming Bangor into a top-tier destination within Northern Ireland, by enhancing its marina and harbour facilities. The project focuses specifically on wetside structures, which include pontoons and service connections. The procurement approach is a selective, competitive flexible procedure, consisting of a participation stage followed by an invitation to tender. The deadline for expression of interest is set for 9th June 2026, with the contract award period expected to conclude by November 18th, 2026. The Marina, located in Bangor on Quay Street, is a central attraction within a widely accessible area in Northern Ireland, enhancing both local and international marine tourism.

ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement for City/Town Centre Market Provision

Description: Ards and North Down Borough Council is preparing to undertake a transparent and informed preliminary market engagement exercise to seek feedback and insight from experienced suppliers to help shape the future of our market provision in Newtownards and Bangor. This market engagement will take the form of a supplier questionnaire. Responses will help the Council gain a clearer understanding of the capability, innovation and delivery models available in the marketplace and will inform the development of future procurement documentation. The information provided in the completed questionnaire will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. Please note that participation or non-participation in this preliminary market engagement exercise shall not prevent any supplier from participating in any potential procurement process, nor is it intended that any information supplied (read more...)

Summary: Ards and North Down Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement for City/Town Centre Market Provision". This undertaking focuses on services within the retail trade and community services sectors, specifically aimed at shaping future market provisions in Newtownards and Bangor. The initiative is part of a transparent preliminary market engagement process where experienced suppliers are invited to contribute insights via a supplier questionnaire. The deadline for submitting responses is the 18th of June, 2026. This initiative provides an opportunity to shape upcoming procurement documentation though it is not a formal procurement process yet.

ANDBC Appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team for the Redevelopment of Bangor Marina and Harbour Wetside Facilities under Bangor Waterfront Redevelopment

Description: The Contracting Authority is developing a long-term vision for the Redevelopment of Bangor Waterfront. The vision is to turn Bangor into a 'destination of choice', as a place to live, work, visit, study and invest, through a series of interconnected developments and experiences along Bangor Waterfront. In partnership with Belfast Region City Deal, the Department for Communities and key stakeholders, Ards and North Down Borough Council is progressing plans to redevelop a 2 mile stretch of Bangor Waterfront between Skippingstone Beach (near Pickie Fun Park) and Banks Lane, Ballyholme to re-establish Bangor as a thriving seaside location and prime visitor attraction in Northern Ireland. The Redevelopment of Bangor Marina and Harbour Wetside Facilities was one of the constituent projects within the Bangor Waterfront Redevelopment programme recommended within the (read more...)

Summary: The tender initiated by Ards and North Down Borough Council pertains to the redevelopment of Bangor Marina and Harbour Wetside Facilities, as part of the broader Bangor Waterfront Redevelopment project. This significant undertaking is aimed at transforming Bangor into a top-tier destination within Northern Ireland, by enhancing its marina and harbour facilities. The project focuses specifically on wetside structures, which include pontoons and service connections. The procurement approach is a selective, competitive flexible procedure, consisting of a participation stage followed by an invitation to tender. The deadline for expression of interest is set for 9th June 2026, with the contract award period expected to conclude by November 18th, 2026. The Marina, located in Bangor on Quay Street, is a central attraction within a widely accessible area in Northern Ireland, enhancing both local and international marine tourism.

PROVISION OF PROVIDER OF HEATING OIL AND DELIVERY SERVICE

Description: Radus intend to appoint one (1) contractor for the full provision of service delivery under this contract. A full description of the requirements can be found in Document 02 - Scope of Services The contract is estimated to be above the threshold were the Procurement Act 2023 applies. The Procurement method to be utilised is a Competitive Flexible Procedure as set out at Regulation 20(2(b)) of The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act or PA23). This Competitive Flexible shall consist of a number of stages outlined below and explained in further detail throughout this document and in subsequent documents as the procurement exercise will progress: STAGE 1: Conditions of Participation (CoP) The CoP Stage allows for the pre-qualification of Contractors and will provide Radius with sufficient information to allow (read more...)

Summary: The public procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Provider of Heating Oil and Delivery Service" was initiated by Radius Housing Association Limited, located in Holywood, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on oil and coal-related products. The procurement method employed was a Competitive Flexible Procedure as stipulated by the Procurement Act 2023, and it involved multiple stages including a Conditions of Participation and Tender stage. The tender concluded with the award stage on 9th June 2026, with all proceedings adhering to Northern Irish devolved regulations. This was an above-threshold contract valued at £4.5 million gross, with a potential total contract period extending until 2031 if renewal options are exercised. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2026 and will initially run for 36 months with possibilities for further extensions.

RAD163 - WATER HYGIENE SERVICES & REMEDIAL WORKS

Description: The Contracts to be awarded are for the provision of Water Hygiene Legionella Risk Assessment Testing & Servicing Services and Remedial Works as fully described in Document 2 Service Information. The Services have been split into 2 lots: Lot 1: Legionella Risk Assessment Testing & Servicing Services Lot 2: Water Hygiene Remedial Works Tenderers may be bid for any or all lots providing they meet the criteria indicated in the procurement documentation but may only be successful in 1 Lot. Lot 1 and Lot 2 will be initially evaluated separately and Tenderers are advised that the Contracts will be evaluated and awarded in the order of Lot 1 followed by Lot 2. This will mean that the Most Advantageous Tender for Lot 1 will be ineligible to be (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process, led by Radius Housing Association Limited, focuses on the provision of water hygiene services, including Legionella Risk Assessment Testing and Servicing Services, as well as Remedial Works. Situated in Holywood, Northern Ireland, the organisation operates under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement falls under the industry category of health and safety services with the procurement stage currently marked as complete. The open procurement method adopted a competitive flexible procedure and split the services into two separate lots. The contracts, awarded on 7th July 2026, are expected to commence on 3rd August 2026, with a possible extension up to a maximum of five years, subject to performance. The total value of the contracts amounts to £3,200,000 for Lot 1 and £960,000 for Lot 2.

PROVISION OF SECURITY SERVICES

Description: The Contract is for the provision of Security Services as fully described in Document 2 Service Information. It is the intention of Radius Housing to award a contract to a single provider for the service which includes: * Manned/Static Security Service (Ad-hoc and reoccurring) * Routine Mobile Patrols (Ad-hoc and reoccurring) * ASB Response Service * Fire Warden Service * Emergency Key Holding (including Fire and Intruder Alarm Response) to include emergency call out service * Accompanying staff to properties where a safety risk has been identified * Personal service of legal documentation on behalf of Association * Void Property Check as agreed with the Radius Asset Team, on a two (2) weekly basis (inspection service of property doors, windows, roof and area inside letterbox) * Opening and (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process for the provision of security services was initiated by Radius Housing Association Limited, a sub-central government public authority as per Northern Irish devolved regulations, located in Holywood, UKN09, United Kingdom. The project, identified as RAD151, involved an open competitive procedure aimed at securing manned/static security, routine mobile patrols, ASB response, fire warden services, and more for various properties under the association's purview. The procurement journey progressed from a tender stage announced in March 2026, with submissions closing by the end of March, to an award phase in May 2026, culminating in contract signing by June 2026. The active contract runs from 2026 through to 2029, with the possibility of renewal for up to five years.