Integrated Consultant Team for Belfast City Hall Security Enhancements
Estimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
6 December 2026
103 days remaining
Published
Not specified
Type
Not specified
Overview
This opportunity pertains to the contract for the provision of an integrated consultant team for the enhancement of security at Belfast City Hall. It involves designing, planning, and ensuring the implementation of security upgrades to safeguard the heritage site and enhance public safety.
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Belfast City Council is looking for a consultant team to design and plan security improvements at Belfast City Hall, a heritage building. The work involves creating a security enhancement strategy and overseeing its implementation to protect the historic site and keep visitors safe.
Requirements
- Must be able to form or lead an integrated consultant team (multiple specialists working together)
- Experience designing security systems for heritage buildings or historic sites
- Understanding of conservation principles and heritage site protection requirements
- Knowledge of public safety and security standards in the UK
- Ability to manage implementation and oversee contractors during upgrade work
- Professional indemnity insurance (standard for consultant contracts)
- No specific qualifications listed in this notice — check full tender documents for required certifications (e.g., security clearance, heritage accreditation)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design a comprehensive security enhancement strategy for Belfast City Hall
- Plan the phasing and scheduling of security upgrades while minimizing disruption to the heritage building
- Specify security systems and equipment needed (CCTV, access control, perimeter security, etc.)
- Ensure designs comply with heritage conservation standards and building regulations
- Oversee and manage the implementation of security upgrades with contractors
- Coordinate between council, contractors, and heritage bodies throughout the project
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a consultant services contract, not construction work — you're selling expertise and project management, not doing the building work yourself. You'll manage others who do the physical work.
- 2The term 'integrated consultant team' means you need architects, security specialists, and heritage experts working together. You could be the lead firm subcontracting specialists, or part of a team bid with partners.
- 3Heritage buildings have strict rules — designs must preserve the building's character while adding modern security. Budget extra time for approvals and heritage body consultations.
- 4Look carefully in the full tender documents for: the budget available, the expected timeline, how much of the actual construction work will be your responsibility versus the council's, and whether the team needs security clearance.
- 5Watch for scope creep — clarify upfront exactly what 'implementation oversight' means. Does the council want you managing the full build, or just checking that contractors follow your design?
Tips for Small Businesses
- You don't need to employ all specialists in-house — form a consortium with a heritage architect, security systems designer, and project manager. Clearly agree who leads the bid and who handles which parts.
- Heritage experience is a major advantage. If you don't have it, partner with someone who does (e.g., a practice specializing in Listed Building work). Councils score heavily on relevant case studies.
- Social value scoring is likely important here — highlight local job creation, apprenticeship opportunities, and community consultation plans. Belfast City Hall is a public building, so show how your work benefits visitors and the wider community.
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Doran Consulting
1 contract wonlatest 10 Jul 2026 - 2
McAdam Design
1 contract wonlatest 10 Jul 2026 - 3
Collins Rolston Architects
1 contract wonlatest 10 Jul 2026 - 4
Aecom
1 contract wonlatest 10 Jul 2026 - 5
Knox Clayton Architects
1 contract wonlatest 10 Jul 2026
Doran Consulting is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Key Dates
Published
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Submission deadline
6 December 2026
Notice type
Restricted procedure
Source
council:belfast-city-council
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