Tender for Conceptual Design of the Proposed Inishowen Development Partnership Building

Inishowen Development Partnership (IDP) is one of 49 Local Development Companies in Ireland. We are

Tender for Conceptual Design of the Proposed Inishowen Development Partnership Building

Inishowen Development Partnership Ltd

## Summary The Inishowen Development Partnership Ltd is seeking a multidisciplinary design team to develop conceptual design proposals for a high-quality, future-focused development on a site acquired by the organization in Buncrana, Co Donegal. The estimated value of the contract is €40,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Develop conceptual design proposals for a landmark building with a strong emphasis on innovation and inclusivity, sustainability and environmental leadership, community and social enterprise integration. * Serve as a modern premises for IDP staff (50+ employees). * Act as a regional hub for training, collaboration and social enterprise. * Potentially become a “Peace Centre” or landmark civic building.

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: The tender is open to all interested parties. * Qualifications: Relevant experience in delivering similar projects. * Certifications: Not stated. * Experience: A commitment to low-carbon and energy-efficient design, experience delivering sustainable buildings, integration of renewable energy solutions, use of sustainable and low-impact materials.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €40,000. * Submission deadline: Fri Jul 10 12:00:00 IST 2026. * Contract duration: 24 months. * Framework/DPS: Not stated.

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders website. * Languages: English. * Key documents to prepare: + Tenderer Environmental Practices (including a Sustainability Statement). + Examples of previous sustainable projects. + Proposed environmental targets or benchmarks for this project.

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in delivering similar projects, particularly those with a focus on sustainability and environmental leadership. * Opportunities: The contract has the potential to host a social innovation hub and/or other services, and permit the option to hire rooms/spaces to third parties on both a demand or ongoing basis. * Risks: The procurement is fully or partially financed with EU Funds, which may introduce additional complexities and requirements.

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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