Tender for a Concept and Feasibility Study for the Development of Emo Court and Estate as a Tourism Hub.

The OPW wishes to engage in a competitive procedure for the award of a contract for a Concept and

Tender for a Concept and Feasibility Study for the Development of Emo Court and Estate as a Tourism Hub.

Office of Public Works (OPW)

## Summary The Office of Public Works (OPW) is procuring a concept and feasibility study to develop Emo Court and Estate into a tourism hub. This open procedure invites bids for strategic planning and development insights for this historic site.

## Scope & Deliverables - Conduct a comprehensive concept study for the Emo Court and Estate. - Develop a detailed feasibility plan for transforming the site into a tourism hub. - Provide strategic recommendations for development and operational viability.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure, allowing any qualified supplier to bid. - Qualifications: Expertise in heritage tourism, feasibility studies, and strategic planning. - Experience: Proven track record in similar public-sector or heritage development projects. - Certifications: Standard professional certifications relevant to architecture, planning, or tourism management.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €150,000.00 - Submission deadline: Mon Jul 28 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Portal (eTenders). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Technical proposal detailing methodology and experience; Financial proposal; Company registration documents; Proof of eligibility.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Ideal for firms with strong expertise in heritage conservation and tourism development. - Opportunity: High visibility project with potential for follow-on contracts related to implementation. - Timeline Pressure: Short preparation window (approx. 3 weeks) requires rapid resource mobilization. - Risk: Feasibility studies often involve significant stakeholder engagement; success depends on navigating public-sector complexities.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Office of Public Works (OPW) has 75 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 400 contract(s) worth around €708,273,020.

Recent awarded suppliers include McCauls, NVM Ireland Ltd, Office of Public Works, Pelko Ltd, Farrell Brothers (Ardee) Limited.