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National Trust - NI - Mournes Interpretation Design Tender

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

Buyer Address: Heelis, SWINDON, SN22NA, England

Contact Name: Dominic Tarn

Contact Email: dominic.tarn@nationaltrust.org.uk

Contact Telephone: 0123456789

Status
active
Procedure
direct
Value
20000.0 GBP
Published
17 Sep 2025, 15:08
Deadline
08 Oct 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
19 Oct 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Jan 2026, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
79415200 - Design consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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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

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