CA18045 - ITT 34/2026 - PEACEPLUS PP1006 Ardglass Parish Church Internal External Upgrade Works
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)Estimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
9 July 2026
Published
11 June 2026
Type
works
Overview
Applications are invited from Contractors, under the terms of the NEC4 ECSC Short Contract, PEACEPLUS Project for: Ardglass parish church - Upgrade & refurbishment project: A combination of mechanical and electrical upgrades, and general refurbishment activities across multiple areas of an existing operational community facility. The works will be General Construction Work - 45210000-2, Refurbishment over 15K - 45453100-8, Washroom Systems - 45330000-9, Replacement of fire doors - 45421131-1, Installation of internal electrical services - 45310000-3, Internal wall insulation systems - 45321000-3, paving and asphalting works - 45233222-1, fencing installation work - 45340000-2, floor & wall coverings 45432111-5/45321000-3 , joinery second fix 45421000-4 for a period of 4 weeks and will commence not before Aug 2026.
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Key dates
- Duration
- 4 weeks
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AI Analysis
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This is a refurbishment and upgrade project for Ardglass Parish Church in Northern Ireland, funded through PEACEPLUS. The work involves mechanical, electrical, and general building upgrades across the church building, and contractors must work under the NEC4 ECSC Short Contract framework.
Requirements
- Must be registered on the MultiQuote supplier portal (https://suppliers.multiquote.com)
- Must work under NEC4 ECSC Short Contract terms
- Must be able to start work no earlier than August 2026
- Must complete all works within 4 weeks
- Must have capability across multiple trades: mechanical, electrical, construction, refurbishment
- Work must comply with all relevant building regulations and health and safety legislation
- Must be eligible to work on PEACEPLUS-funded projects (check Northern Ireland funding eligibility)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Mechanical and electrical system upgrades throughout the building
- General refurbishment of multiple areas within the operational church facility
- Replacement of fire doors
- Installation of internal electrical services
- Installation of internal wall insulation systems
- Paving and asphalting works (external)
- Fencing installation work (external)
- Floor and wall coverings installation (internal)
- Joinery second fix (final carpentry/finishing work)
- Washroom systems installation or upgrade
How to Read This Tender
- 1NEC4 ECSC is a specific contract type — it's a shorter, simpler version of the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract. Familiarise yourself with its terms before bidding, as it has different payment and dispute procedures than standard contracts.
- 2The work spans 10+ different construction categories (shown by those 8-digit codes) — this is a multi-trade project. If you're a single-trade specialist, look for subcontracting opportunities or team up with other contractors.
- 3The 4-week completion window is tight for a church refurbishment involving multiple systems. Make sure you can resource this properly and manage site access around an operational community facility.
- 4PEACEPLUS is a cross-border peace and reconciliation funding programme. Check the PEACEPLUS website to understand any special compliance, reporting, or social value requirements attached to this funding.
- 5Register on MultiQuote NOW if you're not already on the platform — you need access to see the full Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents, which will contain detailed scope, drawings, specifications, and contract terms.
Tips for Small Businesses
- This is a multi-discipline project (electrical, mechanical, construction, joinery, landscaping) — if you're a small specialist firm, consider forming a consortium with complementary contractors or bidding as a subcontractor to a larger builder. This spreads risk and makes the bid more feasible.
- Churches often have strict operational constraints and heritage considerations. In your bid, emphasise experience working in occupied heritage or community buildings, and detail your plan for minimising disruption. This could be a scoring advantage under social value criteria.
- The 4-week timeline is critical — get an honest assessment from your trades and suppliers NOW about material lead times (especially for bespoke joinery, insulation, fire doors, and fencing). Flag any risks early in your bid. Overcommitting on timing is a common reason SMEs get into trouble on fixed-price contracts.
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Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)Key Dates
Published
11 June 2026
Submission deadline
9 July 2026
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