Published date: 17 September 2025
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
Design consultancy services - 79415200
Graphic design services - 79822500
Location of contract
Northern Ireland
Value of contract
£20,000
Procurement reference
ESOP1000093
Published date
17 September 2025
Closing date
8 October 2025
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
20 October 2025
Contract end date
31 January 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Single tender action (below threshold)
A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
This Request for Proposal (RFP) sets out the Trust's situation and objectives in respect of delivery of the design of interpretation upgrades across the Mourne area and seeks information from a range of suppliers as to capacity, capability, relevant experience, methodology and cost.
The outcomes of this commission are to develop the design of identified priority interpretation upgrades across the Mourne area, following the framework and toolkit outlined in the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark Interpretation Masterplan (2025).
The National Trust is seeking a lump sum proposal from a suitably qualified Consultant to deliver the following:
• Organise content and design of interpretation upgrades to include 15 no. interpretation panels across the Mourne area (see table overleaf for further indicative details)
• Design of graphics (directional arrows, icons, wording) for trail & wayfinding posts
• Develop a design specification for the different types of interpretation panels and wayfinding to promote consistency of future interpretation across the Geopark area across all Forever Mournes organisations
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.
Submissions are to be returned no later than 12pm on 08th October 2025
Outputs to be provided no later than 16th January 2026
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
dominic.tarn@nationaltrust.org.uk
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