DB/2025/05 Dublin Coastal Trail Phase 2 - Interpretative Sign Design and Content Development

Dublin Coastal Trail Phase 2 ­ Interpretative Sign Design and Content Development

DB/2025/05 Dublin Coastal Trail Phase 2 - Interpretative Sign Design and Content Development

Fáilte Ireland-National Tourism Development Authority

## Summary Fáilte Ireland is procuring the design and content development for interpretative signage for the Dublin Coastal Trail Phase 2. This project aims to enhance the visitor experience through educational and engaging trail signage.

## Scope & Deliverables - Design of interpretative signs for the Dublin Coastal Trail Phase 2. - Development of all textual and visual content for the signage. - Creation of design assets ready for production.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure, available to any qualified supplier. - Qualifications: Proven experience in environmental interpretation, signage design, or tourism content creation. - Certifications: Standard business registration and tax compliance documents required. - Experience: Portfolio demonstrating previous work on public sector or tourism infrastructure projects.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €200,000.00 - Submission deadline: 05 August 2025 at 12:00 IST - 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 design approach and content strategy; Financial proposal with pricing schedule; Company registration and tax clearance certificates; CVs of key personnel; Relevant case studies.

## Bid Considerations - This opportunity suits specialized design agencies or content consultancies with strong portfolios in heritage and tourism sectors. - The fixed budget of €200k provides clear financial parameters but requires precise scoping to avoid scope creep. - Risks include tight timelines for content approval processes with the public authority and potential competition from established tourism partners. - Success depends heavily on demonstrating a deep understanding of local heritage and sustainable design principles.

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.

Fáilte Ireland-National Tourism Development Authority has 44 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 214 contract(s) worth around €458,061,000.

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