Tenders/Design Services for the National Archives, Ireland

Design Services for the National Archives, Ireland

Department of Culture Communications Sport

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Buildings, Rehabilitation and Structural Engineering. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the construction and civil works sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This tender, sourced from etenders_ie in Ireland, is for Design Services for the National Archives. The contracting authority is seeking professional architectural and potentially engineering design expertise to support projects related to the National Archives' facilities. This could encompass a range of services, such as feasibility studies, concept design, detailed architectural drawings, structural engineering assessments, interior design, and potentially conservation or restoration design if the projects involve historic buildings. Bidders are expected to be qualified architectural firms or multi-disciplinary design consultancies with a strong portfolio, preferably including experience with heritage sites, archives, or similar public institutions. Key requirements will include a thorough understanding of conservation principles (if applicable), adherence to relevant building regulations and accessibility standards in Ireland, and the ability to deliver innovative and functional design solutions. The successful provider will play a crucial role in the preservation and enhancement of Ireland's national heritage.

Data provenance

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About Department of Culture Communications Sport

Department of Culture Communications Sport has issued 156 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 146 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Research & Innovation, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via ireland_etenders_csv, eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: September 30, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Culture Communications Sport in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Ireland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.