Published date: 15 December 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 21 January 2026, 4pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Multimedia equipment - 32322000

  • Projectors - 38652100

  • Construction work - 45000000

Location of contract

Northern Ireland

Value of contract

£300,000 to £340,000

Procurement reference

ESOP1000100

Published date

15 December 2025

Closing date

21 January 2026

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

4 February 2026

Contract end date

31 October 2026

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The National Trust wishes to commission a team to develop a new interpretative installation within the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre, Northern Ireland. The installation is expected to include new setworks and hardware / software solutions to showcase specifically commissioned new content that will connect multiple themes, including myth and earth science, while providing an inspirational message regarding the conservation of this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Timescales
Indicative milestones:
• Tender Period Ends- 21st January 2026
• Clarification Deadline - 13th January 2026
• Appointment- 4th February 2026
• Stage 1 complete / Submission of Fixed Price- 21st May 2026

Stage 2- Delivery must be completed by 31st October 2026

The tender is being conducted via the Proactis Plaza portal.
http://www.proactisplaza.com/

Search for The National Trust in the opportunities section and follow the instructions.
Tender documents are available on the Proactis Portal.

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Dominic Tarn

Address

Heelis
SWINDON
SN22NA
England

Telephone

0123456789

Email

dominic.tarn@nationaltrust.org.uk