How to win: Tender 42/2026 - Integrated Consultancy Team for Extension to Struell Cemetery, Downpatrick

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The purpose of these services is to appoint a suitably qualified Consultant to support the Council in the delivery of the Struell Cemetery extension, Downpatrick. The Consultant will provide the necessary technical, design, procurement, and contract administration services to enable the successful expansion of burial capacity and associated infrastructure. The services are being commissioned to ensure the scheme is developed, procured, and delivered in a coordinated and efficient manner, meeting the Council’s Programme, budget, and operational requirements, while maintaining appropriate standards within an active cemetery environment.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £40,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
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• ✓Start early: it closes 31 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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