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in Ards and North Down
Active buyers
38
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Tender notices
148
15 planning · 172 awards

ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise - Appointment of an Operating Partner for a Creative Innovation Hub in Holywood, Co.Down

Location: BangorBuyer: Ards and North Down Borough Council
Stage: Planning Date: 7th September 2026 (2 weeks ago) Value: Not specified Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Ards and North Down Borough Council is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to appoint an Operating Partner for a Creative Innovation Hub in Holywood, Co.Down. The Holywood Innovation Hub is a project funded through investment from the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) and Ards and North Down Borough Council. It will focus on micro and small businesses within the digital, creative and screen industries: providing facilities and a secure environment to meet specific security, connectivity and technical needs. The proposed hub is intended to provide accommodation for the creative technology sector, specifically for start-up and smaller firms seeking to grow within the sector. It would also seek to provide accommodation for larger established 'anchor' tenants and potentially act as a short-term flexible base for FDI projects (read more...)

Summary: Ards and North Down Borough Council is planning to appoint an operating partner for a Creative Innovation Hub in Holywood, County Down. The partner will manage the hub and assume responsibilities and risks under the eventual contract. The hub is intended to provide secure, connected and technically capable accommodation for micro and small businesses, start-ups and growing firms in the digital, creative and screen industries. It may also accommodate larger established anchor tenants and provide a flexible short-term base for foreign direct investment projects supported by Northern Ireland Screen. The wider purpose is to build a creative-technology ecosystem, improve skills and employability, and support economic growth across Ards and North Down and the Belfast Region City Deal area. The service category covers hub operation, information technology, film, video and television production-related activity in Northern Ireland.

DfC - National Museums NI - Exhibition Interpretation Production (Graphics)

Location: HolywoodBuyer: National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI)
Stage: Tender Date: 28th August 2026 (4 weeks ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: National Museums NI requires a Supplier to provide the production, delivery and installation of exhibition interpretation graphics across its museum sites, including wallpapers, panels, vinyl graphics, signage and related display materials, to support temporary and permanent exhibitions.

Summary: National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI) is procuring exhibition interpretation graphics for its museum sites across Northern Ireland. The requirement covers the production, delivery and installation of materials supporting temporary and permanent exhibitions, including wallpapers, graphic display panels, vinyl graphics, signage and related display materials. This is a specialist exhibition graphics and museum display production service, combining graphic design, fabrication, logistics and on-site installation. NMNI is the buyer, with the Supplies and Services Division of Construction and Procurement Delivery managing the procurement for the Northern Ireland public sector. Suppliers should be able to deliver consistently across multiple museum locations and work to exhibition-specific requirements for both temporary and permanent displays.

Tender deadline: 28th September 2026 6 days remaining

ID 6231332 - National Museums NI - Conservation and Restoration of Maritime Collections

Location: HolywoodBuyer: National Museums NI
Stage: Tender Date: 21st August 2026 (1 month ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: National Museums NI seeks to appoint an ICON-accredited (ACR status or equivalent) Supplier to undertake conservation on each of the four priority maritime vessels Mary Joseph, Children's Hope, The Fancy and The Result. The conservation work on Mary Joseph and Children's Hope will commence on award of contract. The conservation work on The Fancy will commence in April 2027 while conservation work on The Result which is broken down into Phase 1 and Phase 2 will commence in September 2027. The commencement of Phase 2 will be dependant on budgets and NMNI operational requirements. Please see the CfT documents for details.

Summary: National Museums NI is seeking one specialist supplier to conserve and restore four priority maritime vessels: Mary Joseph, Children’s Hope, The Fancy and The Result. The work covers vessel conservation and restoration, including The Result’s two phases, for museum collections. The services fall within preservation of museum exhibits and ship repair and maintenance (CPV 92521210). Mary Joseph and Children’s Hope require work from contract award; The Fancy and The Result are scheduled for later delivery. The work will be delivered in Northern Ireland. National Museums NI is the buyer, with CPD – Supplies & Services Division providing the central procurement function and managing the competition for the Northern Ireland public sector. The requirement is offered as one coordinated contract covering all four vessels.

Tender deadline: 22nd September 2026 Today

Appointment of an Operating Partner for a Leisure Services Contract

Location: BangorBuyer: Ards and North Down Borough Council
Stage: Planning Date: 19th August 2026 (1 month ago) Value: Not specified Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Ards and North Down Borough Council (the Council) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to appoint an Operating Partner for a Leisure Services contract. Prior to initiating the procurement, the Council is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Exercise. The Council is currently preparing a scope of requirements for the appointment of an Operator to manage and operate its leisure facilities, principally the Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex (AULC) and Queens Leisure Complex (QLC) (excluding the community centre footprint at QLC), together with the delivery of an Active Communities Programme encompassing sport and physical activity development and community outreach. The project aims to deliver six core Strategic Objectives spanning Active and Healthy Communities, Inclusive and Accessible Leisure for All, Active Opportunities Across the Life Course, (read more...)

Summary: Ards and North Down Borough Council is preparing to appoint an operating partner to manage and operate its leisure services. The scope principally covers Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex and Queens Leisure Complex, excluding the community centre footprint at Queens Leisure Complex, together with an Active Communities Programme for sport, physical activity development and community outreach. The operator will run, maintain and manage the facilities, support customer experience and engagement, and contribute to inclusive and accessible leisure, active communities, effective partnerships and environmental sustainability. Services include facility operations, statutory compliance, maintenance, booking and data systems, fitness and leisure provision, community outreach, and improvements supporting energy efficiency and net zero objectives. Delivery is in the Ards and North Down area of Northern Ireland.

Future notice: 28th September 2026 6 days remaining

Appointment of an Operating Partner for a Leisure Services Contract

Location: BangorBuyer: Ards and North Down Borough Council
Stage: Planning Date: 19th August 2026 (1 month ago) Value: Not specified Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Ards and North Down Borough Council (the Council) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to appoint an Operating Partner for a Leisure Services contract. Prior to initiating the procurement, the Council is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Exercise. The Council is currently preparing a scope of requirements for the appointment of an Operator to manage and operate its leisure facilities, principally the Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex (AULC) and Queens Leisure Complex (QLC) (excluding the community centre footprint at QLC), together with the delivery of an Active Communities Programme encompassing sport and physical activity development and community outreach. The project aims to deliver six core Strategic Objectives spanning Active and Healthy Communities, Inclusive and Accessible Leisure for All, Active Opportunities Across the Life Course, (read more...)

Summary: Ards and North Down Borough Council is preparing to appoint an operating partner to manage and operate its leisure services. The scope principally covers Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex and Queens Leisure Complex, excluding the community centre footprint at Queens Leisure Complex, together with an Active Communities Programme for sport, physical activity development and community outreach. The operator will run, maintain and manage the facilities, support customer experience and engagement, and contribute to inclusive and accessible leisure, active communities, effective partnerships and environmental sustainability. Services include facility operations, statutory compliance, maintenance, booking and data systems, fitness and leisure provision, community outreach, and improvements supporting energy efficiency and net zero objectives. Delivery is in the Ards and North Down area of Northern Ireland.

Future notice: 28th September 2026 6 days remaining

ANDBC Tender for the Loading, Transport and Treatment of Container Glass Collected in the Borough.

Location: BangorBuyer: Ards and North Down Borough Council
Stage: Tender Date: 14th August 2026 (1 month ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the Loading, Transport and Treatment of Container Glass Collected in the Borough.

Summary: Ards and North Down Borough Council is procuring services for the loading, transport and treatment of container glass collected within the borough. The requirement covers the complete movement and processing chain, including haulage from collection points, acceptance at suitable facilities, and treatment of the glass. It is a waste management and recycling opportunity, classified under refuse recycling, disposal and treatment, and wider waste-related services. The work is to be delivered in the Ards and North Down Borough in Northern Ireland. Suppliers should therefore be able to coordinate collection logistics with compliant glass-processing operations and provide clear evidence that their facilities and transport arrangements can support the Council’s operational requirements.

Tender deadline: 11th September 2026 Expired

ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Marine Work Services

Location: BangorBuyer: Ards and North Down Borough Council
Stage: Tender Date: 13th August 2026 (1 month ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Find A Tender Service

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 procuring marine work services for its five harbours: Groomsport, Donaghadee, Ballywalter, Ballyhalbert and Cook St. Portaferry. The requirement covers additional specialist support beyond the Council’s routine harbour operations, including planned maintenance and reactive maintenance of harbour assets, marine equipment and related facilities. It also covers work associated with navigational aids across the surrounding coastal area. The main category is marine services, including repair, maintenance and marine-base support services. The contract may require delivery at locations within Zones 1 and 2 identified in the tender documents, as well as the named harbours. This is a single service requirement managed and paid for by Ards and North Down Borough Council.

Tender deadline: 20th August 2026 Expired

ANDBC Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Parks Plant and Machinery

Location: BangorBuyer: Ards and North Down Borough Council
Stage: Tender Date: 29th July 2026 (2 months ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Find A Tender Service

Description: Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the supply and delivery of the following machines and vehicles: Lot 1: Two (2no) Mid Mount Ride on Mower Tractors, Lot 2: Three (3no) Front Deck Ride on Mowers, Lot 3: One (1no) Tracked Woodchipper, Lot 4: Greens Machinery: One (1no) Tractor Mounted Scarifier, One (1no) Motorised Top-dressing spreader, One (1no) Tractor Mounted Dimple Seeder, One (1no) Tractor Mounted Groomer and, Lot 5: Tractor Implement: One (1no) rear mounted flail.

Summary: Ards and North Down Borough Council is buying parks and grounds-maintenance plant and machinery for delivery in Bangor and the surrounding borough. The requirement is divided into five lots: two mid-mount ride-on mower tractors; three front-deck ride-on mowers; one tracked woodchipper; greens machinery comprising a tractor-mounted scarifier, motorised top-dressing spreader, tractor-mounted dimple seeder and tractor-mounted groomer; and one rear-mounted flail tractor implement. This is a goods procurement covering lawn, park and sports-ground mowers, woodchipping equipment, tractor accessories and related machinery. Suppliers may bid for one lot, several lots or all five, and different suppliers may be appointed to different lots. Small and medium-sized businesses are identified as suitable for each lot.

Tender deadline: 26th August 2026 Expired

ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Marine Work Services

Location: BangorBuyer: Ards and North Down Borough Council
Stage: Tender Date: 21st July 2026 (2 months ago) Value: £100K-£500K Source: Find A Tender Service

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 procuring marine work services for its five harbours: Groomsport, Donaghadee, Ballywalter, Ballyhalbert and Cook St. Portaferry. The requirement covers additional specialist support beyond the Council’s routine harbour operations, including planned maintenance and reactive maintenance of harbour assets, marine equipment and related facilities. It also covers work associated with navigational aids across the surrounding coastal area. The main category is marine services, including repair, maintenance and marine-base support services. The contract may require delivery at locations within Zones 1 and 2 identified in the tender documents, as well as the named harbours. This is a single service requirement managed and paid for by Ards and North Down Borough Council.

Tender deadline: 18th August 2026 Expired

MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT

Location: HolywoodBuyer: Radius Housing
Stage: Tender Date: 10th July 2026 (2 months ago) Value: £500K-£1M Source: Find A Tender Service

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: Radius Housing Association Limited is procuring Microsoft Enterprise licences for use across its operations. The requirement covers current Microsoft licensing, additional licences and associated licence management software and services, in line with the authority’s specification. This is a technology goods contract, with software licensing and related support or management activity. Delivery is required in Northern Ireland and the wider United Kingdom. Radius Housing Association is the buying organisation. The requirement is intended for a suitably qualified supplier able to provide Microsoft Enterprise licences and manage the associated licensing arrangements. It is a single requirement rather than a multi-lot programme, covering both existing licence needs and potential additional licences during the contract.

Tender deadline: 6th August 2026 Expired

Top buyers in Ards and North Down

The public sector organisations involved in the most contracting processes in this area.

  • Ards and North Down Borough Council 69
  • Radius Housing 26
  • Department of Education 20
  • Habinteg Housing Assocation Ulster Ltd 9
  • Radius Homes Limited 7
  • South Eastern Regional College 6
  • Department of Education NI 5
  • FE South Eastern Regional College 5
  • National Museums Northern Ireland 5
  • FE Belfast Metropolitan College 4
  • FE North West Regional College 4
  • FE Northern Regional College 4

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