Public Sector National Trust Tenders

This opportunity seeks a costing, methodology and schedule of work to undertake paleoenvironmental analysis and remote sensing surveys of deep peat deposits located at Divis and The Black Mountain, Co. Antrim and from a small fen area located at Lisnabreeny Co. Down in Northern Ireland. One pollen sequence from each site is to be collected, processed, analysed, and dated and remote sensing survey (preferably Ground Penetrating Radar) to be carried out across deep peat deposits at both sites to determine and map the depth and extents of targeted deposits. The target area for the remote sensing is approximately 50 hectares, and the opportunity aims to achieve coverage as close to this figure as possible within the project timeframes and budget constraints. The Trust is seeking bids from a range of bidders as to their capacity, capability, economic standing, and relevant experience, as well as their proposed solution and price for meeting the requirements of the Opportunity. On appointment the fieldwork and data collection must be completed and invoiced by the end of February 2026 and the final report (incorporating all NT feedback) must be completed, submitted, and invoiced before the end of July 2026. 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.

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

This Request for Proposal Single Stage (RFP1) sets out the Trust's situation and objectives in respect of the creation of approx. 150 steps that make up part of the Cheddar Gorge Circular Trail (please note: steps already exist, the project is to upgrade the spec of the existing steps and create some additional steps to link in with the remainder of the path). The Trust is seeking bids from a range of Bidders as to their capacity, capability, economic standing and relevant experience, as well as their proposed solution and price for meeting the requirements of the Opportunity. Tender timescale 23rd May- Tender posted 11th June- Last day to submit questions 20th June- Proposal submission July- site visits and proposal clarifications with shortlisted applicants 1st August- Award contract Further details on the Opportunity can be found in the "RFP1 Gorge Walk Phase 3", available via Proactis. The opportunity closes on 20th June 2025 at 16.00. This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/

This Request for Proposal Single Stage (RFP1) sets out the Trust's situation and objectives in respect of the creation of approx. 150 steps that make up part of the Cheddar Gorge Circular Trail (please note: steps already exist, the project is to upgrade the spec of the existing steps and create some additional steps to link in with the remainder of the path). The Trust is seeking bids from a range of Bidders as to their capacity, capability, economic standing and relevant experience, as well as their proposed solution and price for meeting the requirements of the Opportunity. Tender timescale 23rd May- Tender posted 11th June- Last day to submit questions 20th June- Proposal submission July- site visits and proposal clarifications with shortlisted applicants 1st August- Award contract Further details on the Opportunity can be found in the "NT RFP1_footpath management_2", available via Proactis. The opportunity closes on 20th June 2025. This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/

Divis - A View to the Future Project has been made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are improving access, enhancing engagement and ensuring the long-term protection of this unique landscape. This Request for Proposal (RFP) sets out the Trust's situation and objectives in respect of the "Divis - A View to the Future, Peatland Restoration Project". The proposed peatland restoration works within this project lie across Divis and the Black Mountain landscape in Northern Ireland. The RFI seeks initial information from a range of suppliers as to capacity, capability and relevant experience. This two-stage procurement process is for the appointment of a Peatland Restoration Contractor / Principal Contractor to deliver the works associated with phase1 of the Peatland Restoration Plan outlined in specification document within the tender pack. Stage One (RFP1) seeks initial information from a range of suppliers as to capacity, capability and relevant experience. The successful bidders from the RFP1 process will be invited to the second stage, RFP2, where a Proposal Costing will be requested. Tender Timeline Event Anticipated Dates Request for Proposal (RFP1) issued 16th May 2025 RFP1 Clarification Period Closes 4th June 2025 (12pm) Return of RFP1 11th June 2025 (4pm) Request for Proposal (RFP2) issued 20th June 2025 Return of RFP2 18th July 2025 (12pm) Award Contract July / August 2025 Contract Start 1st September 2025 The tender is being conducted via the Proactis Plaza portal. http://www.proactisplaza.com/ Register your interest to access the tender pack.