Athlone Castle - Exhibition and Joinery / Fit Out works for Interpretation, Facilities and Visitor Journey Enhancement Project

Athlone Castle - Exhibition and Joinery / Fit Out works for Interpretation, Facilities and Visitor Journey Enhancement Project

Westmeath County Council

## Summary Westmeath County Council is procuring exhibition, joinery, and fit-out works to enhance visitor facilities and interpretation at Athlone Castle. The project aims to improve the visitor journey and overall facilities through specialized construction and display installations.

## Scope & Deliverables - Exhibition design and installation works. - Custom joinery fabrication and fitting. - General fit-out works for visitor areas. - Enhancement of interpretation displays and facilities.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility for public sector procurement in Ireland. - Relevant experience in heritage site fit-outs or exhibition construction. - Compliance with Irish public procurement regulations. - Specific technical qualifications for joinery and exhibition works (details in tender documents).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Mon Aug 11 16:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Via the Restricted procedure portal (details in tender notice). - Languages: English (standard for Irish public sector). - Key documents: Tender response, eligibility declarations, technical proposals, and pricing schedules as specified in the tender documentation.

## Bid Considerations - This tender suits contractors with specialized expertise in heritage conservation, museum fit-outs, or high-end joinery. - Opportunity to secure a public sector contract for a high-profile cultural site in Ireland. - Risk of limited competition visibility due to the Restricted procedure; pre-qualification stage may filter out smaller firms. - Value uncertainty requires careful risk assessment during the bid preparation phase.

Restricted procedure. A two-stage process: suppliers first complete a selection questionnaire (capacity, experience, financial standing), and only those who qualify are invited to submit a full tender. Plan for the pre-qualification stage well before the tender deadline.

Westmeath County Council has 14 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 53 contract(s) worth around €139,767,849.

Recent awarded suppliers include Fox Building & Engineering Ltd, RPS Mervue Galway, Tom McNamara and Partners, Mulleadys Ltd, Bruscar Bhearna teo.