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Assessment of the Implications and Resource Requirements of Emerging UNESCO World Heritage Site Bids in Armagh, Northern Ireland

Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council

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Northern Ireland

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Key details

Contracting authority
Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council
Public authority - sub-central government
Region
Craigavon
Contract value
£35,670ex VAT
Submissions closed
17 July 2026
Published
30 September 2026

Procurement

Contract period
10 August 2026 - 31 December 2026
4 months
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
CPV classifications
  • 75125000 Administrative services related to tourism affairs
  • 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • 75100000 Administration services

What happened

Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council awarded this contract to Chris Blandford Associates Limited T/A CBA worth £35,670 on 3 Aug 2026. The contract runs until 31 Dec 2026.

Description

The Royal Sites of Ireland and the Historical Astronomical Observatories of Ireland

incorporating Navan Fort and Armagh Observatory and Planetarium respectively, form

part of two transnational, serial nominations for UNESCO World Heritage Status. Both

components are located in or near Armagh City, Northern Ireland. The remaining five

components of the Royal Sites series are located in Counties Meath, Westmeath,

Roscommon, Kildare and Tipperary. The remaining two components of the Historical

Astronomical Observatories are located at Dunsink, Fingal (North County Dublin) and in

Birr, County Offaly. Both nomination groups have been included on the most recent

Tentative List for Ireland. The pathway to World Heritage inscription consists of four

stages: 1. Review and Preparation of the Tentative List 2. Preparation of the Preliminary

Assessment and Nomination Dossier 3. Evaluation 4. Decision by the World Heritage

Awarded supplier

Supplier
Chris Blandford Associates Limited T/A CBA
Award value
£35,670
Award date
3 August 2026

Contact

Address
Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre, 66 Lakeview Road, Craigavon, BT64 1AL

Identifiers

Buyer reference
6565309
Notice ID
092442-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be9a

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