Procurement for Surveys of NCAD Campus at 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

The scope of work involves a comprehensive geospatial survey of NCAD’s campus located in central

Procurement for Surveys of NCAD Campus at 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

National College of Art and Design ( NCAD )

## Summary The National College of Art and Design (NCAD) is procuring comprehensive geospatial survey services for its historic campus at 100 Thomas Street, Dublin. The contract aims to create a detailed digital twin and LOD 400 Revit model to support future retrofitting and digital asset management.

## Scope & Deliverables - Comprehensive geospatial survey of the NCAD campus, comprising historic protected structures and modern buildings. - High-definition laser scanning and UAV rooftop/contextual captures. - Underground utility mapping. - Development of a detailed as-built digital record and LOD 400 Revit model. - Comprehensive 2D and 3D documentation suitable for conservation and planning requirements.

## Key Requirements - Experience in surveying protected historic structures and active educational campuses with high foot traffic. - Capability to deliver LOD 400 Revit models for digital twin creation. - Expertise in photogrammetry, topographical services, and building surveying. - Ability to work within a constrained, continuously used site environment.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: 200,000 Euro (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: Wed Jun 03 14:00:00 IST 2026. - Contract duration: 3 Months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement; Open procedure.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Via the Irish eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8122821). - Language: English. - Key documents: Prepare technical proposals addressing the scope, methodology for working in a protected structure, and compliance with procurement document exclusion grounds.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for firms specializing in heritage conservation, BIM, and geospatial data capture. - Opportunity: High-value contract for establishing a foundational digital twin for a prominent cultural institution. - Risk: Tight 3-month timeline requires immediate resource mobilization; working in an active campus with protected structures demands strict safety and preservation protocols. - Complexity: Integration of UAV, laser scanning, and underground utility mapping requires multidisciplinary coordination.

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.

National College of Art and Design ( NCAD ) has 4 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 2 contract(s) worth around €170,150.

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