Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
50 Stiles Way
Antrim
BT41 2UB
UK
Telephone: +44 02894463113
E-mail: procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
NUTS: UKN0D
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://e-sourcingni.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
PEACEPLUS Design, Build, and Maintenance of Heritage Trails and Associated App
Reference number: FI/PRO/TEN/619
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS PROJECT IS BEING PARTIALLY FUNDED BY SEUPB UNDER THE PEACEPLUS PROGRAMME. ALL NOTICES WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council invites tenders for the design, build, and maintenance of a series of heritage trails to showcase the Borough’s cultural, social and industrial history and the associated app, which will be free, public facing and will include, at a minimum, the following:
• Five borough-wide driving trails with audio commentary, interactive maps, physical interpretation and additional resources (10–15 location sites per trail)
• 10 local walking trails (named localities), each with audio, maps, and interpretation at key points.
• Linkage to physical signage/interpretation and printed resources available at two Heritage Hubs.
The aim of this project is to provide an engaging, accessible, and inclusive digital experience for residents and visitors as well as offering a sustainable content management system that will allow Council to maintain and grow the trails over time.
The anticipated completion/launch date for the project is July 2027. The maintenance contract period will be 3 years from the completion/launch date with an option to extend for up to a further 36 months, subject to performance and review.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0D
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS PROJECT IS BEING PARTIALLY FUNDED BY SEUPB UNDER THE PEACEPLUS PROGRAMME. ALL NOTICES WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council invites tenders for the design, build, and maintenance of a series of heritage trails to showcase the Borough’s cultural, social and industrial history and the associated app, which will be free, public facing and will include, at a minimum, the following:
• Five borough-wide driving trails with audio commentary, interactive maps, physical interpretation and additional resources (10–15 location sites per trail)
• 10 local walking trails (named localities), each with audio, maps, and interpretation at key points.
• Linkage to physical signage/interpretation and printed resources available at two Heritage Hubs.
The aim of this project is to provide an engaging, accessible, and inclusive digital experience for residents and visitors as well as offering a sustainable content management system that will allow Council to maintain and grow the trails over time.
The anticipated completion/launch date for the project is July 2027. The maintenance contract period will be 3 years from the completion/launch date with an option to extend for up to a further 36 months, subject to performance and review.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
03/07/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/07/2026