The provision of Interpretation and Exhibition Design for a proposed Trim Castle Visitor Experience

The scope of the Framework will be address to any needs related to the visitor experience at Trim Castle

The provision of Interpretation and Exhibition Design for a proposed Trim Castle Visitor Experience

Office of Public Works (OPW)

## Summary The Office of Public Works (OPW) is seeking a design consultancy service provider for the provision of Interpretation and Exhibition Design for a proposed Trim Castle Visitor Experience in Ireland.

## Scope & Deliverables * Development of an interpretative strategy and concept design * Detailed design stage * Tender action, evaluation, and award stage * Technical design for construction/fitout and contract administration * Fitout and production supervision, installation, and snagging * Handover and maintenance

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Design consultancy services experience * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Relevant experience in design consultancy services

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €300,000 * Submission deadline: Monday, 22nd June 2026 (12:00 noon Irish time) * Contract duration: 3 years * Framework agreement: Yes, without reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission facility on eTenders only * Languages accepted: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender response document + ZIP file containing the tender submission

## Bid Considerations * This opportunity suits design consultancy service providers with experience in interpretation and exhibition design. * Opportunities include a 3-year framework agreement with an estimated value of €300,000. * Risks include the need for detailed knowledge of Irish heritage sites and visitor experiences.

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.