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The Gobbins Visitor Centre Interpretation Project

Mid and east Antrim Borough Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 14:12.

Opportunity overview

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 the year, informative outdoor signage, and a modern Visitor Centre with café and associated community centre.

Classification

  • CPV71315200 — Building consultancy services
  • CPV71315210 — Building services consultancy services
  • CPV79540000 — Interpretation services
  • CPV79930000 — Specialty design services
  • CPV79961200 — Aerial photography services
  • CPV79961300 — Specialised photography services
  • CPV92310000 — Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

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
T730/AD
Status
planning
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
22 Jan 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
30 Aug 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Mar 2026, 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
71315200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
71315210
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building services consultancy services
Entry 3
Id
79540000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Interpretation services
Entry 4
Id
79930000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Specialty design services
Entry 5
Id
79961200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Aerial photography services
Entry 6
Id
79961300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Specialised photography services
Entry 7
Id
92310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
082445-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
12 Dec 2025, 12:38

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
22 Dec 2025, 23:59
Description
Interested parties are requested to complete this questionnaire and return it by 12noon on Monday 22nd December 2025. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the esourcingNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by the Construction and Procurement Delivery to all interested suppliers through the esourcingNI messaging system. Your response must be uploaded within the esourcingNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough available through the homepage of the portal.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PMVX-1316-MMYP
Name
Mid and east Antrim Borough Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKN0F
Country
GB
Locality
Ballymena
Postal Code
BT43 5EJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Braid

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
PMVX-1316-MMYP
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Ballymena · UKN0F · BT43 5EJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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