Rothe House: Archive and Collections Project

This project will increase public access to the collections, archives and stories of Kilkenny through

Rothe House: Archive and Collections Project

Rothe House Trust

## Summary The Rothe House Trust is procuring a contract for the Archive and Collections Project at Rothe House in Kilkenny, Ireland. The project involves creating a publicly accessible visible storage space, enhancing archive facilities, and improving research access.

## Scope & Deliverables * Creation of a visible collections store with museum-standard storage bays, integrated object display areas, and public research workspace * Installation of museum-grade marmoleum flooring and new storage systems * Provision of environmental monitoring equipment for the Collection Store, Reading Room, and archive storage areas * Supply of photographic lightbox equipment and website infrastructure to support digitization of collections * Additional freestanding museum display cabinets

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Relevant experience in museum-standard storage solutions and archive facilities * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Proven track record in delivering similar projects

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €120,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Friday, July 17, 2026, 17:00 IST * Contract duration: 1 year * Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender response + ESPD (European Single Procurement Document)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in museum-standard storage solutions and archive facilities. * Opportunities include working on a high-profile project for the Rothe House Trust and contributing to the preservation of Ireland's cultural heritage. * Risks include meeting tight deadlines, ensuring compliance with EU regulations, and managing potential changes to the scope of work.

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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