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BRCD Contracts for Innovation Challenge 1

Newry Mourne & Down District Council(buyer)

Published
Published 27 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 11 December 2026 (29 days left)
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Overview

Newry Mourne & Down District Council is seeking solutions for the "Predicting Demand. Managing Tomorrows Visitors, Today" innovation challenge to anticipate and manage visitor demand and movement across key rural tourism destinations. Using Castlewellan Forest Park as a test bed, the project aims to replace static measures with connected, predictive decision-making models to mitigate impacts on roads, parking, waste, and infrastructure. This open tender opportunity is accepting submissions until 11 December 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
27 October 2026
Deadline
11 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
NetworksSensorsSoftware package and information systemsIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and supportResearch and development services and related consultancy services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 22% received only one.

How bids will be scored

Price 0% · Quality 100%

  • Proposed Idea/Technology20%
  • Current State of the Art & IP20%
  • Project Plan & Methodology10%
  • Project Risks and Mitigation10%
  • Governance and Testing10%
  • Technical Team & Expertise10%
  • Further Development Potential20%

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Market context

Typical award in Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

£139,201

Median of 1,957 awards in the last 24 months

Newry Mourne & Down District Council in the last 12 months

150

contracts awarded, worth £1,064,998,048 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    9 November 2026

  2. Planning Update

    3 November 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    27 October 2026

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