Scope
Reference
- MA16-00000084
Description
Appointment of an Integrated Consultants Team for the delivery of Slemish Integrated College, Ballymena, a 1050 pupil post primary school. The successful ICT will work on a Traditional Design basis, to take the Project through RIBA Stages 0-7. The project will incorporate several outdoor recreation provisions, including Tennis Courts, Synthetic/Grass Sports Pitches and Hard/Grass play to meet all DE handbook requirements for a school of this size. Parking, transport requirements, delivery and maintenance will also form part of the overall scope.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,200,000 excluding VAT
- £3,840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2036
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKN0F - Mid and East Antrim
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 February 2026, 3:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
27 February 2026, 3:00pm
Electronic auction will be used
Yes
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price |
Price | 60% |
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 30% |
| Social Value | Social Value |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
As detailed in the Stage 2 Contract Documents
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The Procurement Process shall follow a two-stage process. Stage One shall assess the
Conditions of Participation. Stage two shall assess the Award Criteria of Quality, Social Valueand Price. The contract will be awarded to the supplier submitting the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT).
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
PME Notice Identifier: 2025/S 000-066253
Contracting authority
Education Authority NI
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPHJ-6982-JPXY
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland