UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Belfast City Council ("the Council") invite tenders from suitably qualified and experienced economic operators 'Bidders' for the supply and erection of street nameplates.

Belfast City Council ("the Council") invite tenders from suitably qualified and experienced economic operators 'Bidders' for the provision of strategic oversight and support for complex live an community planning.

This Contract is for the provision of window cleaning services across a number of Council locations ‘the Premises’. Service requirements at each of the Premises is set out in the Specification and should be read in conjunction with item descriptions and instructions included in the Pricing Schedule.

The Northern Ireland Enterprise Support Service (NIESS) will provide enterprise support provision across four pillars (Engage, Foundation, Enabling Growth and Accelerated Scaling) for the whole of Northern Ireland. To manage enquiries across each of the pillars an Enquiry Handling Service is required, to direct individuals/entrepreneurs on their ‘customer journey.’ The service will cover all 11 Councils in Northern Ireland.

The Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced economic operators ‘Bidders’ for inclusion on a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply, delivery and off loading of Food products for Belfast City Council. The Food Products DPS is split into 9 categories (Lots): Category 1 – Meat and Poultry Category 2 - Fruit and Vegetables Category 3 – Fish Category 4 - Dairy Products Category 5 - Ambient Food Category 6 - Raptor/reptile and live animal food Category 7 - Lucerne Category 8 - Hay and Straw Category 9 - Dry Animal Food Full requirements of each category (Lot) can be found in the tender documents

The Local Authorities in Northern Ireland have developed a new enterprise support service ‘ESS’ which aims to put in place a more ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support which seeks to revamp the current offer and increase the number, survival and growth rates of new businesses across the region. The service aims to provide a set of connected ESS where individuals, entrepreneurs or businesses can access a continuum of support to meet their needs, aligned with the relevant stage of their business. Given the varying needs of the individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses that will likely engage with this service across the business lifecycle, the Local Authorities have identified a need to put in place a framework of ESS, this NIESS Framework A, which will: a) Be proactive and flexible to address market needs. b) Incentivise market development activity. c) Provide a core programme of service delivery across the region. d) Provide access to specialists in certain sectors / target groups. e) Be flexible in responding to future variability in demand and funding. f) Provide quality services that meet user needs; and g) Support the Local Authorities strategic ambitions aligned with The Northern Ireland Draft Programme for Government, 10x Economy – Northern Ireland’s Decade of Innovation, Economy 2030, draft Green Growth Strategy for Northern Ireland, Invest NI’s forward business plans, the City/Growth deals, and inclusive growth focus of the individual Council community plans. The NIESS, which is described in greater detail in the Specification, will comprise the following three frameworks/ contracts which are being procured separately: a) NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) - Growth and Scaling; b) NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) - Engage and Foundation; and b) NIESS Framework B (Subject Matter Experts and Sector Experts). This procurement relates to the award of a contract to the Contractor for each of five (5) geographic Lots for NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) covering the Growth and Scaling requirement. The geographic Lots are based on groupings of the 11 Local Authorities and are for the provision of ‘growth and scaling’ level supports as further described in the Specifications and in section 1.4 of the ITT. Please note – this T2407a ITT is a re-tender of T2407- NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) which included ten (10) geographic Lots and the provision of both ‘engage and foundation’ and ‘growth and scaling’ level supports. The T2407 tender competition (Notice reference: 2023/S 000-009378) has been discontinued and following further engagement with the market has been split into 2 separate requirements: • T2407a - NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) Growth and Scaling i.e. this ITT • T2407b - NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) Engage and Foundation The re-design of the procurement strategy for T2407b is ongoing with separate tender to be issued, if deemed appropriate. The other 10 Local Authorities (Contract Users) included are: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Ards and North Down Borough Council Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Derry City and Strabane District Council Fermanagh and Omagh District Council - Enniskillen Office Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Mid Ulster District Council - Dungannon Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

The requirement is split into the following 4 Lots: • Lot 1 – the supply and delivery of cleaning brushes, cloths and sundries; • Lot 2 – the supply and delivery of cleaning chemicals; • Lot 3 - supply and delivery of cleaning sundries and associated products and; • Lot 4 - the supply and delivery of litter pickers The Council wishes to appoint a single Bidder for each for Lot the provision of the Deliverables, although a Bidder may be awarded more than one Lot should they demonstrate they have the capability and capacity to do so. Bidders must submit a Tender for all aspects of the goods within each Lot as specified.

The Local Authorities in Northern Ireland have developed a new enterprise support service ‘ESS’ which aims to put in place a more ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support which seeks to revamp the current offer and increase the number, survival and growth rates of new businesses across the region. The service aims to provide a set of connected ESS where individuals, entrepreneurs or businesses can access a continuum of support to meet their needs, aligned with the relevant stage of their business. Given the varying needs of the individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses that will likely engage with this service across the business lifecycle, the Local Authorities have identified a need to put in place a framework which will: • Be proactive and flexible to address market needs. • Incentivise market development activity. • Provide a core programme of service delivery across the region. • Provide access to specialists in certain sectors / target groups. • Be flexible in responding to future variability in demand and funding. • Provide quality services that meet user needs; and • Support the Local Authorities strategic ambitions aligned with The Northern Ireland Draft Programme for Government, 10x Economy – Northern Ireland’s Decade of Innovation, Economy 2030, draft Green Growth Strategy for Northern Ireland, Invest NI’s forward business plans, the City/Growth deals, and inclusive growth focus of the individual Council community plans. The NIESS, which is described in greater detail in the Specification, will comprise the following three frameworks/ contracts which are being procured separately: i. NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) – Growth and Scaling; ii. NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) – Engage and Foundation; and iii. NIESS Framework B (Subject Matter Experts and Sector Experts); This procurement relates to the award of a contract to a Contractor for the regional delivery of the NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) covering the Engage and Foundation requirement. The purpose of this exercise is for the provision of ‘engage and foundation’ level supports as further described in the Specifications and in the ITT documents Please note – this T2407b ITT is a re-tender of T2407- NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) which included ten (10) geographic Lots and the provision of both ‘engage and foundation’ and ‘growth and scaling’ level supports. The T2407 tender competition (Notice reference: 2023/S 000-009378) has been discontinued and following further engagement with the market has been split into 2 separate requirements: • T2407a - NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) Growth and Scaling • T2407b - NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) Engage and Foundation i.e. this ITT The other 10 Local Authorities (Contract Users) included are: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Ards and North Down Borough Council Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Derry City and Strabane District Council Fermanagh and Omagh District Council - Enniskillen Office Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Mid Ulster District Council - Dungannon Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Belfast City Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced economic operators ‘Bidders’ for the development and delivery of Events as part of the St Patrick’s Celebrations. The tender is divided into four (4) Lots outlined below: Lot 1 – Provision of a Carnival Parade / Pageant Lot 2 – A City Centre Weekend Music Programme Lot 3 – A City Wide Musical Showcase Lot 4 – Open Call for New Non-Musical Proposals

The project is for the provision of a new crematorium building at Roselawn Cemetery, Ballygowan Road, Belfast. The site is located within the curtilage of the existing Roselawn Cemetery and comprises some 18.2 hectares of a grassed field site. The development has three main components: 1. New Crematorium building, comprising of 2no 200 seat Chapels/ceremony rooms with waiting and welfare spaces for funeral services, Crematory for the incineration of human remains and administration block for ancillary function including office, ash collection, staff changing and staff welfare. The building will be set within a woodland setting with tree lined routes leading to dedicated signposted car parking for each Chapel. Parking is provided for 220 cars including accessible provision and electric charging points, all walkways for parking areas are on a level gradient for ease of access. 2. A New Entrance and right- hand turning lane off the Ballygowan Road is designed to provide a dignified formal threshold to the facility and to ensure that there is no unnecessary disruption to the existing roads. New gates and crematorium signage will be set back from the road edge. The new entrance and right hand turning lane is required to be constructed before the main construction work commences on the new crematorium building to facilitate contractor access to the site. The Ballygowan Road is an A class road with a national speed limit of 60mph. 3. The installation of the cremators and associated works. These will be installed by a specialist contractor appointed separately by the Client. The Contractor must allow for all works associated in liaising with, and providing attendances to, the specialist installer to provide a completed facility ready for operation by the Client by the completion date.

The Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced economic operators ‘Bidders’ for the supply and installation of wet pour repairs, and the maintenance/installation/repair of playground/outdoor gym /multi use games area apparatus in the greater Belfast area.

The Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced economic operators ‘Bidders’ for the provision of an Engagement Partner for the delivery of the Belfast Stories Project to the end of RIBA Stage 2.

Belfast City Council requires the services of an insurance broker to negotiate and arrange comprehensive and cost effective insurances which are tailored to the special needs of a local authority.

Belfast City Council requires catering and retail service provision at Belfast Castle for the following services wedding, celebratory, meeting and retail.

The Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced economic operators 'Bidders' for the collection and treatment of paints and varnishes from household recycling centres (HRC's) for the purpose of separation and distribution to treatment facilities and reprocessing centres for recycling and where appropriate energy recovery with landfill as a last resort. A single bidder may appointed.

The Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced economic operators 'Bidders' for the collection and treatment of mattresses from household recycling centres (HRC's) for the purpose of separation and distribution to treatment facilities and reprocessing centres for recycling and where appropriate energy recovery with landfill as a last resort. A single bidder may appointed.

The scope of the services required includes:- Small Engineering and general metalwork company to assist the Property Maintenance Unit delivering emergency callouts, reactive repairs and planned maintenance works. Small Engineering works to be carried out as following areas; 1. Power Washers ( service to power washer mechanism, lance and all hoses 2. Public Toilet Vent Systems – (service to include Vacuum cleaning all debris from fans and grilles ) 3. Waste Transfer Roof Vents ( service to include vacuum cleaning from all high level extract fans and louvers, including high level access equipment ) 4. Waste Transfer Gutter Cleaning – to be carried out in-conjunction with roof vent cleaning to include access and any out of hours labour as required. 5. Belfast Zoo – service to all pneumatic drives / linkages, free running of door mechanism, remove all debris from sliding door runners and ensure all moving parts run freely. 6. Botanic Gardens Glasshouse Windows and Palm House, doors & Vents Services – check all windows, doors and vent mechanisms for functionality, remove all debris from runners and ensure all moving parts act freely. 7. Tropical Ravine – service 58 nr sliding windows and 24 nr motors check all windows, doors and vent mechanisms for functionality, remove all debris from runners and ensure all moving parts act freely. General Metal Work repairs and alternation works to be carried out as following areas; 1. Metal fencing & gates including mesh panel, bar, palisade, chainlink, netting and zoo animal enclosures 2. Handrails 3. Alley gates 4. Rota spike 5. Barb wire 6. Bins 7. Manhole covers 8. Road gullies 9. Traffic bollards 10. Lamp post 11. Skips 12. Goal posts 13. Steel doors 14. Metal wall cladding 15. Metal containers 16. Bike shelters 17. Staircases and steps 18. Window grilles 19. Park benches 20. Associated works include concrete, brickwork, paving slabs, paviors etc. The provision of an emergency, 24 hour, 365 days per year call-out services to secure and make safe Council property is an essential and integral part of this work and is ‘of the essence’ with regards to the award and performance of the contract. The Contractor is required to have his representative on site within one hour to make safe the location during normal working hours and within two hours outside normal working hours within the Contract area. The Contractor shall provide the Council with one contact name and telephone number for this purpose.

Belfast City Council requires catering and retail service provision at Malone House for the following services wedding, celebratory, meeting and retail.

The Local Authorities in Northern Ireland have developed a new enterprise support service ‘ESS’ which aims to put in place a more ambitious approach to the delivery of start-up and growth support which seeks to revamp the current offer and increase the number, survival and growth rates of new businesses across the region. The service aims to provide a set of connected ESS where individuals, entrepreneurs or businesses can access a continuum of support to meet their needs, aligned with the relevant stage of their business. Given the varying needs of the individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses that will likely engage with this service across the business lifecycle, the Local Authorities have identified a need to put in place a framework which will: • Be proactive and flexible to address market needs. • Incentivise market development activity. • Provide a core programme of service delivery across the region. • Provide access to specialists in certain sectors / target groups. • Be flexible in responding to future variability in demand and funding. • Provide quality services that meet user needs; and • Support the Local Authorities strategic ambitions aligned with The Northern Ireland Draft Programme for Government, 10x Economy – Northern Ireland’s Decade of Innovation, Economy 2030, draft Green Growth Strategy for Northern Ireland, Invest NI’s forward business plans, the City/Growth deals, and inclusive growth focus of the individual Council community plans. The NIESS, which is described in greater detail in the Specification, will comprise the following three frameworks/ contracts which are being procured separately: i. NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) – Growth and Scaling; ii. NIESS Framework A (preferred Contractors) – Engage and Foundation; and iii. NIESS Framework B (Subject Matter Experts and Sector Experts); This procurement relates to the NIESS Framework B (Subject Matter Experts and Sector Experts). The other 10 Local Authorities (Contract Users) included are: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Ards and North Down Borough Council Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Derry City and Strabane District Council Fermanagh and Omagh District Council - Enniskillen Office Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Mid Ulster District Council - Dungannon Newry, Mourne and Down District Council