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# I4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre, Ballymena

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/i4c-innovation-and-cleantech-centre-ballymena-ocds-h6vhtk-078c00). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Mid and east Antrim Borough Council: "I4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre, Ballymena". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £20,000,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Mid and east Antrim Borough Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/mid-and-east-antrim-borough-council-ons-n09000008)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £20,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, Construction work
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/i4c-innovation-and-cleantech-centre-ballymena-ocds-h6vhtk-078c00#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-078c00`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/i4c-innovation-and-cleantech-centre-ballymena-ocds-h6vhtk-078c00#tl-md)

## Description
1. Preliminary Market Engagement
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council intends to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) in advance of a proposed procurement exercise for the construction of the i4C Innovation & Cleantech Centre in Ballymena.
The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement is to engage with suitably experienced contractors and the wider construction market to assist the Council in developing and refining its procurement strategy and approach prior to commencement of the formal procurement process.
The Council wishes to understand current market capability, capacity and appetite for a project of this nature and to obtain market feedback on matters which may influence the final procurement and delivery strategy.
2. Project Description
The proposed i4C Innovation & Cleantech Centre will provide a purpose-designed innovation and cleantech facility in Ballymena, supporting businesses operating within the clean technology, innovation and advanced manufacturing sectors.
The proposed development is anticipated to comprise office, collaboration and innovation spaces together with light industrial/workshop accommodation, ancillary facilities and associated external works, access, parking, landscaping, utilities and infrastructure.
The current estimated construction contract value is approximately £20 million, inclusive of allowances for construction and design risk and anticipated construction and tender inflation. This figure is indicative only and remains subject to ongoing design development, cost planning and confirmation of the proposed procurement scope.
The inclusion of loose furniture within the construction contract remains under consideration and will be confirmed as the procurement strategy is developed.
The project is currently progressing through design development and statutory approval stages. The
The project is currently progressing through design development and statutory approval stages. The final scope and procurement documentation remain subject to development and approval.
Through this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise, the Council is seeking feedback from the construction market in relation to matters including, but not necessarily limited to:
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current contractor interest and appetite for the project;
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market capacity and anticipated competition;
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proposed procurement and contracting approach;
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appropriate tendering and construction programme durations;
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buildability and potential construction sequencing considerations;
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key project and delivery risks;
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current supply-chain constraints and lead-in periods;
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inflation and other relevant market conditions;
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opportunities for early contractor or supply-chain input;
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sustainability and environmental requirements, including the proposed BREEAM objectives;
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social value and opportunities for local supply-chain and SME participation;
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information that tenderers would require to appropriately understand, price and manage the project risks; and
any othe...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/i4c-innovation-and-cleantech-centre-ballymena-ocds-h6vhtk-078c00)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 45000000, 71000000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 01/02/2028 to 31/12/2029

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F099074-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-20T13:47:59.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T05:35:28.451Z
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