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ITT 28/2026 - Dog Kennelling Services NMANDD DC Retender

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) · Local authority

In brief

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is looking for suppliers for this contract (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £136,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 2 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 1 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Thursday 24 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Thursday 1 October 2026

How bids are scored

Cost 40% · Project Specific Questions 60%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 2.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 16 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Newry, Mourne & Down District Council requires a reliable, resilient and welfare-focused kennelling service that ensures full statutory compliance, protects animal welfare, and provides assurance of continuity of service under all circumstances. The Supplier must demonstrate the ability to deliver a secure, professionally managed facility capable of meeting fluctuating demand while maintaining consistent standards of care, record-keeping and cooperation with Council officers.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 2 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £136,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

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.
Send clarification questions before midday, Thursday 24 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 1 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

10 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 085868-2026

About the buyer

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)Last 12 months

Procurements

153

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

Murray & McEvoy Ltd4 contracts
Macnabb Bros (Waste Management) Ltd3 contracts
Brown O'connor Group Limited2 contracts
Civco Ltd2 contracts
Healthy Kidz CIC2 contracts
BT plc1 contract
Castle Stage Hire Ltd1 contract
Collins Rolston Architects Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)

From notice 085868-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.