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Planned procurement · Notice 099074-2026

I4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre, Ballymena

Mid and east Antrim Borough Council

Value
£20m
Stage
Early notice
Where
Northern Ireland
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Feb 2028 – 31 Dec 2029

In plain English

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is asking builders for feedback before it tenders for the construction of the i4C Innovation & Cleantech Centre in Ballymena, with a current estimated construction value of about £20 million. This is not open for bids yet: responses to the market questionnaire are due by 4pm... 5pm on 16 November 2026, and the contract is expected to run from February 2028 to December 2029.

Good fit for: Medium to large building contractors with experience of office or light industrial buildings, plus subcontractors and suppliers who want to shape the tender.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Not open for bids yet; formal tender expected later Formal procurement process anticipated to commence (PSQ): January 2027
  • Value is only an estimate and scope may change This figure is indicative only and remains subject to ongoing design development, cost planning and confirmation of the proposed procurement scope.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

1. Preliminary Market Engagement Mid and East Antrim Borough Council intends to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) in advance of a proposed procurement exercise for the construction of the i4C Innovation & Cleantech Centre in Ballymena. The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement is to engage with suitably experienced contractors and the wider construction market to assist the Council in developing and refining its procurement strategy and approach prior to commencement of the formal procurement process. The Council wishes to understand current market capability, capacity and appetite for a project of this nature and to obtain market feedback on matters which may influence the final procurement and delivery strategy. 2. Project Description The proposed i4C Innovation & Cleantech Centre will provide a purpose-designed innovation and cleantech facility in Ballymena, supporting businesses operating within the clean technology, innovation and advanced manufacturing sectors. The proposed development is anticipated to comprise office, collaboration and innovation spaces together with light industrial/workshop accommodation, ancillary facilities and associated external works, access, parking, landscaping, utilities and infrastructure. The current estimated construction contract value is approximately £20 million, inclusive of allowances for construction and design risk and anticipated construction and tender inflation. This figure is indicative only and remains subject to ongoing design development, cost planning and confirmation of the proposed procurement scope. The inclusion of loose furniture within the construction contract remains under consideration and will be confirmed as the procurement strategy is developed. The project is currently progressing thro…

Read the official notice

What happens next

This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. Read the official notice for the details.

Procedure: not stated. Published 20 Oct 2026.

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