IT3833F - RFT to Establish a Single-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Digital Mapping System for Atlantic Technological University (ATU)

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IT3833F - RFT to Establish a Single-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Digital Mapping System for Atlantic Technological University (ATU)

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

## Summary Atlantic Technological University (ATU), procured via the Education Procurement Service, seeks a single-supplier framework agreement for a comprehensive digital mapping and wayfinding system. The solution must provide interactive, accessible indoor navigation for students and staff across multiple ATU campuses.

## Scope & Deliverables - Design, deployment, and maintenance of a web-based digital wayfinding application. - Creation of accurate indoor digital maps for 131,852 m² across ATU Donegal, Sligo, Galway City (2 locations), and Mayo campuses. - Inclusion of searchable points of interest (rooms, departments, amenities). - Integration with existing timetabling and facilities management systems via open APIs. - Future expansion to other ATU campuses is possible but budget-dependent.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; no reserved participation. - Qualifications: Must demonstrate capability in universal design and accessibility principles. - Experience: Proven ability to deliver interactive navigation solutions for educational or large-scale public sectors. - Technical: Strong preference for open, standards-based, or well-documented APIs for system integration.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €140,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 08 June 2026, 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 48 months. - Framework Type: Single-supplier framework, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal. - Language: English only. - Key Documents: Review the procurement document for specific selection criteria and grounds for exclusion. Request additional information by 28 May 2026 if needed.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for firms specializing in digital accessibility, indoor mapping, and higher education IT solutions. - Opportunity: Secures a long-term (4-year) framework with a single supplier, offering stable revenue potential. - Risk: The low estimated value (€140k) for a multi-campus, multi-year framework may not cover significant development costs; careful cost-benefit analysis is required. - Complexity: Strict accessibility and universal design requirements demand specialized expertise and rigorous testing.

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.

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