C000949SNA Irish Street Development Scheme
The Department for Communities (DfC) · Central government
In brief
The Department for Communities (DfC) has announced plans to buy construction and architecture and engineering work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £13,235,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 7 years, up to 9 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
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…Read the full description
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 079966-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
13Awards
6Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Cuan Marine Services Limited1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open construction tenders- £198kestimated
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From notice 079966-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.