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T26-042BUS Artists in Residence Mural Scheme 2026 Reissue

Description: Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced mural artists for the delivery of a series of public murals as part of the Artists in Residence Mural Scheme 2026. This scheme forms part of DCSDC's commitment to enhancing the public realm, supporting placemaking and celebrating local cultural identity across the district. The project is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) and the Strabane Public Realm project. The appointed artist will work as Artist in Residence leading the development and delivery of murals in Strabane, Newtownstewart, and Castlederg. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Summary: Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting tenders for the "T26-042BUS Artists in Residence Mural Scheme 2026 Reissue." This procurement process, classified under artistic and literary creation and interpretation services, is at the tender stage and will close on the 20th of March, 2026. The project is led by the council, located in Northern Ireland, and aims to deliver public murals at several sites including Strabane, Newtownstewart, and Castlederg. Supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the initiative seeks a single artist or group of artists to lead the mural creation efforts, with a total contract value of £20,000. Interested parties must submit their tenders through etendersNI by the specified deadline.

T25-133HCO Sale (Disposal) of Templemore Lands, Buncrana Road

Description: This ITT has been issued by Derry City and Strabane District Council (the Council) for the purposes of identifying a preferred Development Partner. Derry City and Strabane District Council wish to procure a developer to develop the site adjacent to the proposed Leisure Centre Development at Templemore Road, Derry. The Subject Property (for disposal) comprises of an area of land of circa 3.03Ha in the southeast corner of the existing Templemore Sport Complex site. As these lands are not required as part of the Templemore Leisure Centre redevelopment, the lands are being made available for sale/disposal. Council has also identified Other Potential (DFC) Land of circa 0.81Ha, immediately to the east of the Subject Property, which DfC may be willing to consider for disposal in support of this (read more...)

Summary: Derry City and Strabane District Council has issued an invitation to tender under the title "T25-133HCO Sale (Disposal) of Templemore Lands, Buncrana Road," focusing on the sale and development of land in Derry, Northern Ireland. The procurement is at the tender stage, aiming to identify a preferred development partner for approximately 4.74Ha of land adjacent to the Templemore Leisure Centre redevelopment project. The Council is seeking proposals from developers, with submissions required via eTendersNI by 27th March 2026. This open procedure is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations and is above the threshold for services procurement, with a gross value estimated at £187,000. The engagement with potential bidders continues until the award period ends on 29th May 2026.

T26-023BUS Development and Delivery of a Graduate Employment Academy for DCSDC LMP

Description: This is an invitation to tender for the development and delivery of a Graduate Employment Academy on behalf of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Labour Market Partnership, hereby known as DSLMP. The 2025/26 and 2026/27 DSLMP Action Plans strives to improve employability outcomes and / or labour market conditions locally. This procurement focuses on the Skilled Labour Supply theme. DSLMP are seeking tenders from organisations who have the required experience, expertise, and qualifications in delivering and managing employment academies within the Graduate Employment sector. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Summary: The Derry City and Strabane District Council is soliciting tenders for the development and delivery of a Graduate Employment Academy as part of its Labour Market Partnership Action Plans for 2025/26 and 2026/27, focusing on enhancing skilled labour supply. This public procurement tender falls within the education and training services category and is now in the tender stage, inviting submissions from qualified organisations. The procurement process is open, allowing for a broad range of competition, and all submissions must be made electronically via etendersNI by 20th March 2026. The tender, active since 18th February 2026, is based on Northern Irish devolved regulations and has a gross value of £18,000, with services to be delivered in the United Kingdom.

T26-036BUS Delivery of Hospitality Employment Academies for DCSDC LMP

Description: This is an invitation to tender for the development and delivery of 1 or 2 hospitality academies. Lot 1 Hotel Hospitality Employment Academy and Lot 2 Cheffing Academy, for 2025/26 on behalf of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Labour Market Partnership, hereby known as DSLMP. (Subject to funding this procurement will cover academies to be delivered in 2026/27). The 2025/26 DSLMP Action Plan strives to improve employability outcomes and / or labour market conditions locally. This procurement exercise focuses on the Skilled Labour Supply theme, to deliver the 2025/26 Hospitality Employment Academy. Subject to funding, delivery may include 2026/27 Academies. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Summary: Derry City and Strabane District Council is seeking proposals for the delivery of Hospitality Employment Academies through its Labour Market Partnership initiative for the year 2025/26, with potential extension to 2026/27, subject to funding. This open tender process aims to enhance employability in line with the Skilled Labour Supply theme. Key components include the Hotel Hospitality Employment Academy and the Cheffing Academy, with submissions to be made electronically via etendersNI by 20 March 2026. The procurement exercise is classified under education and training services, taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically adhering to Northern Irish devolved regulations.

T26-038CAP Principle Designer Service for Mute Meadows Remedial Works Lighting

Description: Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) is tendering for a Principle Designer for the Mute Meadows Lighting Design project to advise. To accompany this team a Mechanical Engineer (M and E) and Quantity Surveyor (QS) will be tendered separately to this tender. The developments generally comprise the installation of new lighting columns and associated resurfacing works to existing paths. The Mute Meadows Sculpture is an artist designed lighting and steel installation commissioned as part of the 2013 City of Culture Celebrations. The installation comprises 40Nr pairs of steel columns located within the Historic Ebrington Site. The installation extends along the edge of the refurbished parade ground, through public open space down to the River Foyle. Over a number of years' defects have arisen in respect of both (read more...)

Summary: Derry City and Strabane District Council has initiated a tender process for the Principle Designer Service related to Mute Meadows Remedial Works Lighting. The procurement involves remedial work on the installation of lighting columns at the historic Ebrington Site, aiming to restore the artwork installation first completed in 2013. The tender falls under the "Engineering services" industry category and follows an open competition procurement method below the threshold value. Relevant parties must submit their proposals via EtendersNI by 13th March 2026, with questions to be submitted by 6th March 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 27th March 2026 to 29th May 2026.

T26-037CAP Mechanical and Electrical Consultant for Mute Meadows Remedial Works Lighting

Description: Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) is tendering for a Mechanical and Electrical Consultant (M and E) for the Mute Meadows Lighting Design project to design and advise. To accompany this team a Quantity Surveyor (QS) and Principle Designer (PD) will be tendered separately to this tender. The developments generally comprise the installation of new lighting columns and associated resurfacing works to existing paths. The Mute Meadows Sculpture is an artist designed lighting and steel installation commissioned as part of the 2013 City of Culture Celebrations. The installation comprises 40Nr pairs of steel columns located within the Historic Ebrington Site. The installation extends along the edge of the refurbished parade ground, through public open space down to the River Foyle. As part of the ongoing design process, (read more...)

Summary: Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting tenders for a Mechanical and Electrical Consultant to assist with the Mute Meadows Remedial Works Lighting project, focusing on designing and advising on lighting installations. The tender, identified as T26-037CAP, falls under the service category of engineering design for mechanical and electrical installations (CPV: 71321000) and pertains to Derry in Northern Ireland, UK. The process is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with submissions required by 13th March 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 6th March 2026. The contract period is anticipated to start on 27th March 2026 and conclude on 29th May 2026. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, facilitating broad participation.

T26-018BUS Design and Development of an Interactive Digital Immersive Derry Girls Locations Trail Experience

Description: Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) invites written tenders from suitably experienced organisations for the design and development of an Interactive Digital and Immersive Derry Girls Locations Trail, delivering an innovative, self-guided visitor experience across the city. DCSDC currently operates the Derry Girls Exhibition at the Tower Museum, a unique and nostalgic visitor attraction that allows fans to step into the world of the hit television series Derry Girls. The exhibition features original memorabilia from the show, including Erin's diary, Aunt Sarah's iconic pyjamas, Ma Mary's Woolworths sweater, and the Spice Girls costumes, alongside actual sets such as the Quinn household and Erin's bedroom. The exhibition incorporates immersive digital experiences and visitors get to experience Sister Michaels Office and Erins Bedroom through AR with five activation props (read more...)

Summary: Derry City and Strabane District Council has initiated a public procurement process with the tender titled "T26-018BUS Design and Development of an Interactive Digital Immersive Derry Girls Locations Trail Experience." This project falls under the services category and aligns with industry sectors such as museum services, entertainment services, and web design, among others. The tender employs an open procurement method, where written tenders from experienced organisations are invited. The process is underway, with the submission deadline set for 20th March 2026, and enquiries are expected to be concluded by 6th March 2026. The scope of work involves creating an innovative, self-guided visitor experience across Derry, enhancing the already established Derry Girls Exhibition at the Tower Museum. This strategic initiative operates under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54 and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations.

Pre Market Engagement for Microbiology Molecular Platforms, Consumables and Quality Control Products

Description: Purpose of the PME: The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to seek engagement with the market place on behalf of Belfast, Northern, Southern, South Eastern and Western Health and Social Care Trusts for Northern Ireland to obtain a view of the market's ability to assist with Microbiology Molecular Platforms, Consumables and Quality Control Products. Supplier Engagement Session: Suppliers are invited to participate at an in person Supplier Engagement Session (SES) to help inform the development of the forthcoming procurement competition, which may be structured either as a fully managed service to one supplier or a model allowing a structure awarding the contract to a multi-lot contract that could be awarded to multiple suppliers. Background: There is a contract currently in place from 30/01/2019-28/02/2028 and the (read more...)

Summary: The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service, acting as the buyer and located in Derry, Northern Ireland, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Pre Market Engagement for Microbiology Molecular Platforms, Consumables and Quality Control Products". This preliminary market engagement is directed under Northern Irish devolved regulations and caters to the central government public authority sector. The specific industry category involves medical equipment, diagnostics, and laboratory reagents. Key dates include a deadline to request relevant documentation by 15:00 on 25th February 2026, with submissions due by 15:00 on 27th February 2026. Supplier Engagement Sessions are scheduled for 26th and 30th March 2026.

T26-029ENV Provision of Display Energy Certificates and Energy Advisory Reports

Description: Derry City and Strabane District Council wishes to engage a competent Energy Assessor to produce DEC's (Display Energy Certificates) for all council buildings above 250M2 to comply with the current EPB (Energy Performance in Buildings) Regulations. The council also requires that Energy Advisory Reports are produced by the Energy Assessor for all buildings included in this document in Year 1. The successful energy assessor must visit all sites before producing the Display Energy Certificate. Site visits must be co-ordinated with the client's representative and evidence that the visit has been completed issued with the completed DEC. Site visits will not be required in Year 2 or year 3 unless the council confirms that there has been a significant change to the building. Your submission must be submitted via (read more...)

Summary: Derry City and Strabane District Council is seeking a competent Energy Assessor to provide Display Energy Certificates (DECs) and Energy Advisory Reports for council buildings exceeding 250 square metres, in accordance with the EPB Regulations. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, features an open competition method. This opportunity falls under the 'Energy and related services' industry category. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via etendersNI by 6th March 2026. The contract is valued at £10,000 and will commence on 31st March 2026, lasting three years with potential extensions. Site visits are required in the first year, coordinated with the council, while their necessity in subsequent years depends on building changes.

Management of pop-up stalls and site build for Council events

Description: Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) invite written tenders from suitably experienced and competent organisations for the management, installation, operation and dismantling of Council-owned temporary demountable structures (pop-up market stalls) at Council-led events. DCSDC delivers an annual programme of public outdoor events across the council district. The successful contractor will be responsible for the safe transport, management, build, dismantling and cleaning of council-owned pop-up market stalls and associated equipment (walls, gutters, leg clamps and weights/ ballasts). This contract will support Council events delivered between March 2026 and March 2027, with potential extensions as outlined in CfT documents Scheduled Council-led Events Programme The events programme may include, but is not limited to: St Patrick's Day Festival, Northwest Angling Fair, City of Derry Jazz Festival, Strabane/Lifford Half Marathon, Summer (read more...)

Summary: Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting tenders for the management, installation, operation, and dismantling of Council-owned temporary pop-up market stalls for various events between March 2026 and March 2027. This procurement falls under the services category, with a contract value of GBP 52,800. The tender process is open and will be awarded based on 40% quality and 60% cost. The procurement method is below threshold - open competition and the Council may offer two one-year extensions contingent on satisfactory performance. Relevant events include the St Patrick’s Day Festival, City of Derry Jazz Festival, and the Foyle Maritime Festival, among others. Tenders must be submitted by 6th March 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 20th February 2026.