LI3437C - Request for Tenders for the Provision of Archives and Rare Book Valuation Services for the University of Galway

Tenders are sought for the Provision of Archives and Rare Book Valuation Services for the University

LI3437C - Request for Tenders for the Provision of Archives and Rare Book Valuation Services for the University of Galway

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

## Summary The University of Galway is seeking tenders for the provision of Archives and Rare Book Valuation Services. The estimated value of the contract is €300,000 (excl. VAT) over a 60-month period.

## Scope & Deliverables * Collection Level Valuation * Item Level Valuation * Annual Valuation Catch-Up

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Tenderers must have experience in providing similar services + Tenderers must demonstrate their understanding of the requirements and specifications outlined in the tender documents * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €300,000 (excl. VAT) * Submission deadline: 7 July 2026, 14:00 IST * Contract duration: 60 months * Framework/DPS: None

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tenderer's Statement + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer + Pricing Schedule

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in library services and archives management. * Opportunities for SMEs to participate and form relationships with larger enterprises are encouraged. * The contracting authority reserves the right to reject non-compliant tenders.

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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