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Open tender · Notice a17cebab-4b5c-4273-8ffc-6d579de4a34d
National Trust - NI - Lead Designer & Multidisciplinary team for capital works for CaR Visitor Infrastructure Project
The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty
- Value
- £40k
- Closes
- 2 Dec 2026 (24 days)
- Where
- Northern Ireland
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 14 Dec 2026 – 1 Dec 2027
In plain English
The National Trust wants a lead designer and a multidisciplinary consultancy team to help develop and deliver visitor infrastructure improvements at Carrick-a-Rede in Northern Ireland, aimed at growing visitors to 250,000 a year within seven years. The estimated value is £40,000, with a contract running from 14 December 2026 to 1 December 2027, and bids close on 2 December 2026.
Good fit for: Small architecture, design or engineering consultancies that can pull together a team for visitor attraction or heritage landscape projects.
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What the buyer says
The National Trust is seeking to appoint a Lead Designer and multidisciplinary consultancy team to support the Carrick-a-Rede Visitor Infrastructure Project. This landmark project aims to sustainably grow visitor numbers to 250,000 annually within seven years, enhance the visitor experience, and strengthen Carrick-a-Rede's position as a premier destination along the Causeway Coastal Route. The appointed team will help develop and deliver infrastructure improvements that support long-term growth, conservation objectives, and positive community outcomes. Interested organisations are invited to demonstrate their experience, capability, and innovative approach to delivering this high-profile visitor destination project. Closing Date for RFP - 2nd December 2026 Deadline for Queries - 25th November 2026 Award Contract - 9th December 2026 This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ Click on the "Opportunities" button and filter on Customer name - The National Trust All communication is to be carried out via the Proactis portal
Getting the documents
The notice doesn't say where the documents are. Read the official notice for how to take part.
Procedure: Open procedure (below threshold). Published 4 Nov 2026.
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