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 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.