Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cff-d8a0-70da-8345-f1e15aab0395/national-trust-ni-manufacture-installation-of-interpretation-upgrades-acro closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # National Trust - NI - Manufacture & installation of interpretation upgrades across the Mourne area [The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-national-trust-for-places-of-historic-interest-or-natural-beauty) Estimated value £60,000 Published 21 Nov 2025 Deadline Closed 12 Dec 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This Request for Information (RFI) sets out the Trust's situation and objectives in respect of manufacture and installation of interpretation upgrades across the Mourne area of Northern Ireland (NI). The Trust seeks initial information from a range of bidders as to possible solutions, capacity, capability and relevant experience. An Interpretation Masterplan was developed earlier in 2025 for the Mourne Gullion Strangford Global Geopark area. The existing interpretative provision varies from the dated and almost unreadable through to recent and high quality panels. It is characterised by many different styles and there is no overall 'brand'. The Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark Interpretation Masterplan provides a unified approach to the whole area to determine how interpretation that is unique, specialised and memorable can be introduced across the whole landscape. Following on from development of the Interpretation Masterplan, Forever Mournes have secured funding to implement priority upgrades to interpretation across the Mourne area (cluster). The outcomes of this commission are to manufacture and install the identified priority interpretation upgrades across the Mourne area. ### Tender timescale (RFI) • RFI issued to tenderers: 21 November 2025 • RFI return deadline: 12pm, 12 December 2025 • Assessment of RFI: between 15 - 19 December 2025 ### Timescales (for delivery of the goods or services) • RFP2 issued to tenderers: 14 January 2026 (indicative) • RFP2 return deadline: 12pm, 28 January 2026 (indicative) • Assessment of RFP2: between 29 - 30 January 2026 • Anticipated appointment: 30 January 2026 • Services to commence: week commencing 2 February 2026 • Outputs to be provided no later than: 31 March 2026 This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. [supplierlive.proactisp2p.com](https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/) Click on the "Opportunities" button and filter on ### Customer name - The National Trust All communication is to be carried out via the Proactis portal. Participating Suppliers will bear their own costs, and seek appropriate advice, for the preparation of their response. Read full description ## CPV classification Signage Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2be1248c-2754-4abf-8864-143eeadd2c17) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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