Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Ards and North Down Borough Council
Top-five suppliers hold 76% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Ards and North Down Borough Council buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
9233000063720000796200003753000085310000923100005087000045110000712200007934000071320000034100004332000071310000342200009091000090510000791400007981000066510000Recent contracts
Latest Ards and North Down Borough Council contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Lot 1. Lithographic Print
G.P.S. COLOUR GRAPHICS LIMITED · 2026-05-01
£505K
Tender for Play Area Works within the Borough of Ards and North Down
Garden Escapes (Ireland) Limited · 2026-04-17
£2.9M
Provision of Insurances for Ards and North Down Borough Council
INTACT INSURANCE IRELAND DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY UK BRANCH · 2026-04-08
£228K
ANDBC Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Works Contract for Redevelopment of Ward Park, Bangor
John McQuillan Contracts Ltd · 2026-04-03
£2.3M
ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Advice Services
Community Advice Ards and North Down Limited · 2026-04-02
£1.5M
Lot 1 - Northern Area
GARDEN ESCAPES (IRELAND) LIMITED · 2026-03-19
£5.1M
Lot 1 Employers and Public Liability
INTACT INSURANCE IRELAND DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY UK BRANCH · 2026-03-16
£248K
ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Advice Services
COMMUNITY ADVICE ARDS AND NORTH DOWN LTD · 2026-03-12
£1.5M
ANDBC tender for the Provision of Tourism Destination Awareness Marketing Campaigns
Lighthouse N.I. Ltd · 2026-01-19
£226K
Part replacement of timing system at Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex
The Swatch Group UK Ltd (Swiss Timing) · 2026-01-13
£179K
ANDBC tender for the Provision of Tourism Destination Awareness Marketing Campaigns
LIGHTHOUSE N.I. LTD · 2026-01-05
£226K
Part replacement of timing system at Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex
The Swatch Group UK Ltd (Swiss Timing) · 2025-12-12
£179K
Part replacement of timing system at Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex
The Swatch Group UK Ltd (Swiss Timing) · 2025-12-11
£179K
ANDBC Tender for the Provision of External lighting inspection and repair (Including: Festive lighting inspection, repair, PAT, and installation)
AJCG LIMITED · 2025-11-21
£137K
Appointment of an Operator for Bangor Marina and Harbour
BOATFOLK MARINAS LIMITED · 2025-11-21
£5.0M
ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Council Advertising Services (Recruitment, Public Notices and Tenders)
ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP LIMITED · 2025-11-07
£463K
ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Council Advertising Services (Recruitment, Public Notices and Tenders)
ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP LIMITED · 2025-10-24
£463K
ANDBC Tender for the Provision of External lighting inspection and repair (Including: Festive lighting inspection, repair, PAT, and installation)
AJCG LIMITED · 2025-10-23
£137K
ANDBC Tender for the Provision of External Cleaning and Tankerage Services
AM Powerwashing Ltd · 2025-09-26
£281K
ANDBC Tender for the Provision of External Cleaning and Tankerage Services
AM POWERWASHING LTD · 2025-09-10
£281K
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ANDBC Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Parks Plant and Machinery
Deadline: 2026-08-26
Tender for the Provision of Legal Services
ANDBC Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Provision of a Multi-disciplinary Design Consultancy Team for Ward Park Redevelopment
ANDBC Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Provision of a Multi-disciplinary Design Consultancy Team for Ward Park Redevelopment
Ards & North Down BC - Tender
ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement for City/Town Centre Market Provision
£1
ANDBC Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Works Contract for Redevelopment of Ward Park, Bangor
ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise - Ride, Pedal and Motivate (RPM) Animation Project (PEACEPLUS)
£193K
ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise - Appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team to explore the Development of an Integrated Waste and Operations Depot
ANDBC Preliminary Market Engagement Exercise - Appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team for the Design and Delivery of Marina Facilities
Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Safety Related Products for Home Safety Projects
ANDBC Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Provision of Integrated Consultancy Services for Urban Waterfront and Public Realm under Bangor Waterfront Redevelopment
ANDBC Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Provision of Integrated Consultancy Services for Urban Waterfront and Public Realm under Bangor Waterfront Redevelopment
Ards and North Down Borough Council - Tender
Ards and North Down
Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Operator of Bangor Marina and Harbour, Co Down, Northern Ireland
Pre-Qualification Questionnaire - Operator of Bangor Marina and Harbour, Co Down, Northern Ireland
TENDER FOR THE COLLECTION AND REPROCESSING OF VARIOUS WASTE MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
TENDER FOR THE COLLECTION AND REPROCESSING OF VARIOUS WASTE MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Ards and North Down Borough Council typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
ANDBC Tender for the Provision of External Cleaning and Tankerage Services
Expires: 2026-09-21
£281K
ANDBC Tender for the Provision of External lighting inspection and repair (Including: Festive lighting inspection, repair, PAT, and installation)
Expires: 2026-12-31
£137K
ANDBC tender for the Provision of Tourism Destination Awareness Marketing Campaigns
Expires: 2027-01-15
£226K
Lot 1 Employers and Public Liability
Expires: 2027-03-31
£248K
Market analysis
Bidding into Ards and North Down Borough Council — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
76%
Top-5 supplier share
27d
Avg response window
27d
Median response window
15mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Ards and North Down Borough Council
How much does Ards and North Down Borough Council spend on procurement?
Ards and North Down Borough Council awarded 70 contracts totalling £113.4M between 2023-08-01 and 2026-08-01, working with 39 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £1.7M.
Who are Ards and North Down Borough Council's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Ards and North Down Borough Council by total award value are Crumlin Road Gaol Ltd, Boatfolk Marinas Limited, HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LTD. The top five suppliers together hold 76% of contract value.
What does Ards and North Down Borough Council buy from suppliers?
Ards and North Down Borough Council's procurement is concentrated in recreational-area services, support services for water transport, supply services of personnel including temporary staff, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Ards and North Down Borough Council contracts?
Ards and North Down Borough Council publishes open tenders on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ENKII matches your business against live tenders, identifies certifications you'll need, and surfaces frameworks worth applying to. Free Readiness Score in 3 minutes.
What's the typical response window for Ards and North Down Borough Council tenders?
Ards and North Down Borough Council typically gives suppliers a median of 27 days to respond (average 27 days). Standard contract duration is around 15 months.
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Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-08-01
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