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The Gobbins Visitor Centre Interpretation Project
Aerial photography services
Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
Building consultancy services
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Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published1
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: Mid and east Antrim Borough Council: "The Gobbins Visitor Centre Interpretation Project". Published status: planning. Published value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | Mid and east Antrim Borough Council | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | planning No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Mid and east Antrim Borough Council
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Mid and east Antrim Borough Council. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
2Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationHigh Concentration
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP UK LIMITEDTop vendor: 54.5% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 4 active published awards; 9 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers With This Authority:
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable GBP Value |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP UK LIMITED | 1 win | £26,824 |
| INTACT INSURANCE IRELAND DAC UK BRANCH | 1 win | £19,757 |
| ARAG PLC | 1 win | £2,632 |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityMid and east Antrim Borough Council | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusplanning | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published12 Dec 2025, 12:38 GMT | Last source update12 Dec 2025, 12:38 GMT | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationAerial photography services, Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services, Building consultancy services, Building services consultancy services, Interpretation services, Specialised photography services, Specialty design services | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-05f4c3 | ||
What is being bought
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.
What changed
From the official release history
- Status changed to planning
12 Dec 2025, 12:38 GMT - Official notice release published
12 Dec 2025, 12:38 GMT - Buyer information updated
12 Dec 2025, 12:38 GMT
Lots and requirements (1)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Individual lot title not publishedplanningPublished valueNot publishedThe source published no individual title or description for this lot.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Pipeline notice
12 Dec 2025, 12:38 GMT - Procedure published
12 Dec 2025, 12:38 GMT - engagement
22 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT · scheduledInterested 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.
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
Mid and east Antrim Borough Council
Contracting authority GB-PPON-PMVX-1316-MMYPDocuments (1)
Official links; attachments are not copied
- 12 Dec 2025, 12:38 GMT
Related procedures (0)
No related procedures published
Planning and rationale
Planning budgetNot published |
No-engagement rationaleNot published |
Procedure rationaleNot published |