# National Trust NI - Lead Consultant, Carrick-a-Rede capital works Infrastructure Project

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY.

## Key facts

- Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
- Tender value: £40,000
- Published: 27 August 2026
- Contract start: 5 October 2026
- Contract end: 1 April 2028
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 9a77349f-e5a2-4dda-bf26-321cbb513238-912254
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8faa70c6-04a4-4f1e-9ad6-dea1042d6186

## Description

The National Trust is seeking to appoint a Lead Consultant for the Carrick-a-Rede Visitor Infrastructure Project through a single-stage Request for Proposal \(RFP1\) process\. Bidders will be assessed on their capability, experience, financial standing, proposed methodology, and price\. The project aims to sustainably enhance Carrick-a-Rede as a premier visitor destination on the Causeway Coast, supporting increased visitor numbers while protecting the site's natural and cultural heritage, delivering a world-class visitor experience, and minimising impacts on the local community\. This commission will develop detailed proposals, and ultimately manage delivery of site infrastructure which is required to support planned growth at the site\. Closing Date for RFP - 23rd September 2026 Deadline for Queries - 16th September 2026 Award Contract - 1st October 2026 This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal\. 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

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a77349f-e5a2-4dda-bf26-321cbb513238-912254)