Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d08-5a74-7087-91ed-fa502829f1a6/national-trust-ni-mournes-interpretation-design-tender

closed GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs

# National Trust - NI - Mournes Interpretation Design Tender

[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

£20,000

Published

17 Sept 2025

Deadline

Closed

8 Oct 2025

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.

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## About this tender

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:

â&#128;¢ Organise content and design of interpretation upgrades to include 15 no. interpretation panels across the Mourne area (see table overleaf for further indicative details)

â&#128;¢ Design of graphics (directional arrows, icons, wording) for trail & wayfinding posts

â&#128;¢ 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.

[proactisplaza.com](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

Read full description

## CPV classification

Design consultancy services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7dcfb6ba-d751-4bcc-b893-c53a1ac0aa93)

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