Scope
Description
The Project will involve construction of a 15,700m² indoor sports and leisure air dome on the Northland Road, Derry~Londonderry. It will be a first-of-its-scale facility for Northern Ireland. The Ulster University Dome will transform the old Foyle College site in the city into a shared sporting space equipped with full-size pitches suitable for soccer, Gaelic games and rugby as well as other sports, and community events.
With an external perimeter and recreational trail, the dome will be connected to the Ulster University Derry~Londonderry campus and carparking facilities, becoming a hub for community events in the city.
The €10.86m investment through PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), will be match funded by Ulster University to deliver a significant enhancement to its student and community facilities in the Northwest.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities
- 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities
- 45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work
Engagement
Engagement deadline
24 October 2025
Engagement process description
RFI questionnaire can be accessed via CFT 6193581in the documents area. Interested suppliers can post their reply via eTendersNI.
Contracting authority
Ulster University
- Companies House: RC000726
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDLT-6268-MWZV
Finance Office
Coleraine
BT52 1SA
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0C - Causeway Coast and Glens
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland