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National Trust - NI - Lead Designer & Multidisciplinary team for capital works for CaR Visitor Infrastructure Project

Issued by THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY · via UK Contracts Finder

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Published
4 Nov 2026
Closes
2 Dec 2026, 16:00 UTC
Value
GBP 40,000
Reference
ESOP1000137
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Construction & Infrastructure
Type
services

At a glance

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY in United Kingdom has published a procurement notice in construction & infrastructure: “National Trust - NI - Lead Designer & Multidisciplinary team for capital works for CaR Visitor Infrastructure Project”. Submissions close on 2 December 2026, 28 days from today. The stated value is GBP 40,000. Quote reference ESOP1000137 in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 10 notices from this buyer since 2026, 1 of them currently open. There are 494 open construction & infrastructure notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Contracts Finder, not through FreeTender.

Details

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.

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Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract. Contract summary Industry - Architectural and related services - 71200000 - Engineering services - 71300000 - Construction-related services - 71500000 Location of contract Northern Ireland Value of contract £40,000 Procurement reference ESOP1000137 Published date 4 November 2026 Closing date 2 December 2026 Closing time 4pm Contract start date 14 December 2026 Contract end date 1 December 2027 Contract type Service contract Procedure type Open procedure (below threshold) Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? No Description 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 How to apply Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name Lee Rodgers Address HEELIS SWINDON SN22NA England

Telephone: [contact details removed]

Closing: 2 December 2026, 4pm

Context for bidders

We hold 10 notices from THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY, going back to July 2026 — 1 of them still open. They buy mostly in Financial & Professional Services, Construction & Infrastructure and Agriculture & Food. There are 494 open Construction & Infrastructure tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 28 days.

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