Provision of services to develop a Visitor Experience Plan and design of enhanced Wayfinding and Interpretation at Scattery Island in County Clare

Provision of services to develop a Visitor Experience Plan and design of enhanced Wayfinding and Interpretation at Scattery Island in County Clare

Office of Public Works (OPW)

## Summary The Office of Public Works (OPW) is procuring services to develop a Visitor Experience Plan and design enhanced wayfinding and interpretation facilities for Scattery Island in County Clare. This open procedure invites bids for specialized heritage and tourism planning expertise.

## Scope & Deliverables - Development of a comprehensive Visitor Experience Plan for Scattery Island. - Design of enhanced wayfinding systems to improve visitor navigation. - Creation of interpretation materials to educate visitors on the island’s heritage. - Integration of these elements to enhance the overall visitor experience.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to any qualified service provider meeting EU public procurement regulations. - Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in heritage management, visitor experience planning, and environmental design. - Experience: Proven track record in delivering similar projects for public-sector or heritage clients. - Certifications: Standard professional indemnity and public liability insurance likely required (specifics not stated).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €300,000.00 - Submission deadline: Fri Sep 26 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 team CVs; Financial proposal with pricing schedule; Compliance forms including European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).

## Bid Considerations - Target Audience: Suits firms with strong portfolios in heritage tourism, landscape architecture, or cultural interpretation. - Opportunity: High-profile national heritage site offers significant visibility and potential for follow-on contracts within the OPW network. - Risk: Complex stakeholder management involving heritage bodies and local communities may impact project timelines. - Competition: Open procedure implies broad competition; differentiation through innovative, sustainable design solutions is critical.

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.