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Tender: Construction of 15,700 m² Tensile PVC Sports Dome and Site Works – Ulster University Northland Road, Derry~Londonderry

Released 7 months ago

Closed15 May 2026Updated

Est. valueEstimate£50K to £4.6M

LocationThe Diamond, Northern Ireland

AgencyUlster University

SourceeTendersNI

CategoryConstruction

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 15 May 2026

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Ulster University is seeking a contractor to deliver the construction of a new tensile PVC membrane sports dome of approximately 15,700 m² gross internal floor area at its Northland Road site in Derry~Londonderry, including associated site development works such as a new car park, a civic event space, modifications to the existing Northland Road entrance and all related infrastructure. The project is part-funded by the PEACEPLUS Programme (SEUPB), must be completed in advance of June 2028, and will be procured under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract, Option B: Priced Contract with Bill of Quantities through an open/competitive flexible procedure.

Insight

This could be ideal for specialist tensile/inflatable building contractors and construction firms experienced in large-scale sports facilities and site development; key considerations are delivering the 15,700 m² dome and associated works within the June 2028 completion deadline and executing the contract under NEC4 Option B with a Bill of Quantities.

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