Official UK procurement notice
National Trust NI - Divis - A View to the Future Project
Authority: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY (Charity / VCSE)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionDivis - 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.
Search for The National Trust in the opportunities section and follow the instructions
CPV: Construction work
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Published value£2,500,000
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lot awarding rule: 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
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 14 Mar 2025, 16:56 GMT
- Last source update
- 14 Mar 2025, 16:56 GMT
- Authority reference
ESOP1000086- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-009539- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed85Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 11 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 4 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
The tender is being conducted via the Proactis Plaza portal.
Search for The National Trust in the opportunities section and follow the instructions.
Timeline
14 Mar 2025 → 1 Sept 2025 · 4 dates- Tender notice published14 Mar 2025, 16:56 GMT
- Clarification questions by4 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline11 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Contract starts1 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published14 Mar 2025, 16:56 GMTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender