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C000949SNA Irish Street Development Scheme

Department for Communities · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 14:42.

Opportunity overview

The Department for Communities (DfC) in conjunction with Newry Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) are seeking a development proposal for this site known as “Irish Street Development Scheme". The site is located within Downpatrick Town Centre, as defined within the Ards and North Down Area Plan and sits adjacent to the Primary Retail Core. The east end of the site falls within Downpatrick Centre Conservation Area, and the complete site lies within an area of Significant Archaeological Potential. The overall objective of this Procurement is to attract high quality development proposals that meet both DfC & NMDDC joint objectives for a high quality multi use scheme that is commercially led and provides sustainable urban regeneration. The Authority recognises the contribution that Developers’ can make to urban regeneration in terms of innovative high-quality design, professional expertise and financing. It is anticipated the appointed Developer will design, build, own and operate this Redevelopment Scheme. The successful developer will enter into a Development Agreement under Licence with DfC to deliver this project. This Agreement will set out the contractual framework governing the development, including obligations, conditions, and procedural requirements. The Developer will be responsible for all design work required to secure full planning permission and satisfy requirements of all other statutory bodies. The Developer will be responsible for all aspects of the construction of the works, in full compliance with the Development Scope, all relevant statutory regulations, and relevant legislation.

Classification

  • CPV45100000 — Site preparation work
  • CPV45210000 — Building construction work
  • CPV45211000 — Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
  • CPV45212100 — Construction work of leisure facilities
  • CPV71220000 — Architectural design services
  • CPV71541000 — Construction project management 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
C000949SNA eTenders NI 6692698
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
No
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
30 Sept 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Dec 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Dec 2034, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Dec 2036, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45100000
Description
Site preparation work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45210000
Description
Building construction work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45211000
Description
Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45212100
Description
Construction work of leisure facilities
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71220000
Description
Architectural design services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71541000
Description
Construction project management services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
The Department for Communities (DfC) invites preliminary market feedback on the proposed procurement strategy for the appointment of a developer for this flagship regeneration project. This engagement is to inform the market of the upcoming opportunity, provide an indication of interest in the opportunity and gain feedback in relation to the opportunity and the proposed procurement procedure Please register with eTenders NI at https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/getHomeDashboard.do and use CFT ID No 6692698 to view documents and return the questionnaire provided.
Due
17 Sept 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
079966-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
21 Aug 2026, 14:22
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Department for Communities
Id
GB-PPON-PXMQ-4585-LJVM

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXMQ-4585-LJVM

Address

Street Address
Crown Buildings
Locality
Omagh
Postal Code
BT79 7BB
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN0G

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-NIR
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply
Organisation 2
Name
CPD Construction Division
Id
GB-PPON-PBPX-2845-LQQH
Role Details
Orginasation acting for the Authority

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBPX-2845-LQQH

Address

Street Address
303 Airport Road West
Locality
Belafst
Postal Code
BT39ED
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN06

Contact

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Omagh · UKN0G · BT79 7BB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKN · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 079966-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·