National Trust - NI - Mournes Interpretation Design Tender

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) sets out the Trust's situation and objectives in respect of delivery of the design of interpretation upgrades across the Mourne area and seeks information from a range of suppliers as to capacity, capability, relevant experience, methodology and cost. The outcomes of this commission are to develop the design of identified priority interpretation upgrades across the Mourne area, following the framework and toolkit outlined in the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geopark Interpretation Masterplan (2025). The National Trust is seeking a lump sum proposal from a suitably qualified Consultant to deliver the following: • Organise content and design of interpretation upgrades to include 15 no. interpretation panels across the Mourne area (see table overleaf for further indicative details) • Design of graphics (directional arrows, icons, wording) for trail & wayfinding posts • Develop a design specification for the different types of interpretation panels and wayfinding to promote consistency of future interpretation across the Geopark area across all Forever Mournes organisations The tender is being conducted via the Proactis Plaza portal. http://www.proactisplaza.com/ Search for The National Trust in the opportunities section and follow the instructions. Submissions are to be returned no later than 12pm on 08th October 2025 Outputs to be provided no later than 16th January 2026