The Gobbins Visitor Centre Interpretation Project
Description: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with an experienced and qualified supplier to provide a full design and works service for an 'Interpretation Project at The Gobbins Visitor Centre', Middle Road, Islandmagee BT40 3SL, to be delivered by 31 October 2026. The Gobbins is owned and operated by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and stands as a unique cliffside attraction along Northern Ireland's famous Causeway Coastal Route. Visitors embark on a dramatic journey along suspended walkways, tunnels, and bridges carved directly into the basalt cliffs, offering stunning views of the Irish Sea, encounters with local wildlife, and a close-up look at the area's remarkable geology. The current visitor experience combines expertly guided tours available throughout (read more...)
Summary: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is in the planning phase of a procurement process for the "The Gobbins Visitor Centre Interpretation Project", seeking qualified suppliers to deliver a comprehensive design and works service. This tender focuses on the services industry and is located at The Gobbins Visitor Centre, Islandmagee, Northern Ireland. Potential suppliers are encouraged to engage in this preliminary market exercise, with questionnaires due by 22nd December 2025. The council aims to commence the contract period from March 2026, with project completion expected by 31st October 2026. For further clarifications, communication will occur through the esourcingNI portal.