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National Trust NI - Divis - A View to the Future Project

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 22:43.

Opportunity overview

Divis - A View to the Future Project has been made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are improving access, enhancing engagement and ensuring the long-term protection of this unique landscape. This Request for Information (RFI) sets out the Trust's situation and objectives in respect of the "Divis - A View to the Future Project". The proposed works within this project lie across Divis and the Black Mountain, Northern Ireland, with four main areas of focus at the visitor hub and entrance from Divis Road, the Summit, the boardwalk south of Divis masts, and the existing farm track connecting the eastern side of the site to the Glencairn Road. Out with these areas, elements of signage and interpretation are required along the walking trails. The RFI seeks initial information from a range of suppliers as to possible solutions, capacity, capability and relevant experience. This two-stage procurement process is for the appointment of a Main Contractor / Principal Contractor to deliver the construction works associated with capital works outlined in the tender pack. Tender Timeline Event Anticipated Dates Request for Information (RFI) issued 14th March 2025 RFI Clarification Period Closes 4th April 2025 (12pm) Return of RFI 11th April 2025 (12pm) Request for Proposal (RFP) issued 28th April 2025 RFP Clarification Period Closes 2nd June 2025 (12pm) Return of RFP 9th June 2025 (12pm) Award Contract July 2025 Contract Start August/September 2025 Register your interest to access the tender pack via the Proactis portal. http://www.proactisplaza.com/ Search for The National Trust in the opportunities section and follow the instructions

Classification

  • CPV45000000 — Construction work

Lots

  • Lot 1£2.5m · Including VAT

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ESOP1000086
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
works
How to submit
The tender is being conducted via the Proactis Plaza portal. http://www.proactisplaza.com/ Search for The National Trust in the opportunities section and follow the instructions.
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
11 Apr 2025, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
4 Apr 2025, 12:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Currency
GBP
Including VAT
2,500,000

Options

Description
Additional works if identified during the course of the project.

Award criteria

Description
This is a two stage open competitive process. Stage one will assess the bidders • financial and economic strengths • eligibility • technical and/or professional capability • market solutions offered The criteria below will be assessed by the Trust when considering the suitability of potential tenderers for short-listing. The evaluation will include an assessment of a potential tenderer's ability to satisfy the needs of the Trust in terms of business objectives, contractual arrangements and supplier fit. The assessment will specifically cover: 1. Mandatory questions - minimum requirements - all of these are Mandatory pass/fail criteria 2. Company registration and address information - required for information purposes only 3. Company operational and financial information - Passs / Fail 4. Polices: Health & Safety, Quality Management, Ethical, Equal Opportunities, Environmental and Sustainability - Pass / Fail 5. Relevant experience, technical ability and resources - 50% 6. Site management - 20% 7. Co-ordination of Complex Projects - 20% 8. Co-ordination of Activities in proximity to the public - 10% Stage two will require a detailed proposal and costings. The criteria for stage two will consider 1. Management & Resource. 2. Health & Safety & Risk Management 3. Communication 4 . Cost

Contract period

Ends
1 May 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
009539-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
14 Mar 2025, 16:56

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-CHC-205846
Name
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK14
Country
GB
Locality
KEMBLE DRIVE
Postal Code
SN2 2NA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
HEELIS

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Id
GB-NIR
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
205846
Scheme
GB-CHC

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PHNZ-7131-TLNV
Scheme
GB-PPON

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · KEMBLE DRIVE · UKK14 · SN2 2NA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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