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title: "The Gobbins Visitor Centre  Interpretation Project"
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# The Gobbins Visitor Centre  Interpretation Project

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/the-gobbins-visitor-centre-interpretation-project-ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c3). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Mid and east Antrim Borough Council: "The Gobbins Visitor Centre  Interpretation Project". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 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:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Aerial photography services, Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services, Building consultancy services, Building services consultancy services, Interpretation services (+2 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKN
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/the-gobbins-visitor-centre-interpretation-project-ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c3#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c3`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **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/the-gobbins-visitor-centre-interpretation-project-ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c3#tl-md)

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 71315200, 71315210, 79540000, 79930000, 79961200, 79961300
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2026 to 30/08/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F082445-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-12-12T12:38:02.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T22:17:26.818Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05f4c3