Digital Communities- Empowering People to Engage with Technology (EP2EIT). Lot 1- Development of Digital Mapping Tool

This project focuses on developing a digital mapping tool that will help rural communities better

Digital Communities- Empowering People to Engage with Technology (EP2EIT). Lot 1- Development of Digital Mapping Tool

The Wheel_170496

## Summary The Irish public sector is procuring a digital mapping tool for rural communities through the EP2EIT (Empowering People to Engage with Information Technology) project, funded by Peace Plus. The tool will gather and present anonymised community data to support better local decision-making.

## Scope & Deliverables * Development of a digital mapping platform that brings together publicly available information and project data * Creation of a searchable, easy-to-use online resource for communities, stakeholders, and policymakers * Gathering, managing, and presenting anonymised community data through an interactive digital map and database * Initial beta version to be developed within 12 months, with operational version 1.0 ready by the beginning of year 2

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Suppliers must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the ESPD (European Single Procurement Document) * Qualifications: Suppliers must demonstrate experience and expertise in developing digital mapping tools and managing data * Certifications: Suppliers must comply with GDPR and UK DPA regulations regarding data management and use

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €487,000 ex VAT * Submission deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon IST * Contract duration: 33 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system is in place for this tender

## How to Bid * Submissions must be made electronically through the eTenders portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) * Maximum file size per upload is 2GB * Suppliers should note that late submissions will not be accepted, and responses can be modified and re-submitted until the deadline

## Bid Considerations * This tender suits suppliers with experience in developing digital mapping tools and managing data. * Opportunities: The project has the potential to improve policy outcomes through data-driven interventions and support local economic development. * Risks: Suppliers must consider the challenges of gathering and presenting anonymised community data, as well as complying with GDPR and UK DPA regulations.

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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