RFT 05/26DL – RFT for the Establishment of a Single Party Framework Agreement for Architectural Design Services, including Specialist Skills, for project values of less than €1m for ATU Donegal

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) seeks tenders for the establishment of a Single Party Framework

RFT 05/26DL – RFT for the Establishment of a Single Party Framework Agreement for Architectural Design Services, including Specialist Skills, for project values of less than €1m for ATU Donegal

Atlantic Technological University

## Summary Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is seeking tenders for the establishment of a Single Party Framework Agreement for Architectural Design Services, including Specialist Skills, for project values of less than €1m for its Donegal Campuses.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of architectural design consultancy services, including specialist skills, for minor works, maintenance, upgrades, and refurbishment projects at ATU's Donegal Campuses. - Services to be provided in accordance with the requirements outlined in the procurement documents.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: The tenderer must be a company registered in Ireland or another EU country. - Qualifications: The tenderer must have relevant experience and qualifications in providing architectural design consultancy services, including specialist skills. - Certifications: Not stated. - Experience: The tenderer must have experience of working on projects similar to those outlined in the procurement documents.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €350,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: 12:00 IST on Wed Aug 05 2026. - Contract duration: 48 months. - Framework/DPS: Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders website (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8567723). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Tender document package available on the eTenders website. - Company profile and experience documentation.

## Bid Considerations - This tender may suit companies with relevant experience in providing architectural design consultancy services, including specialist skills, for projects similar to those outlined in the procurement documents. - Opportunities: The framework agreement will provide a single point of contact for ATU's architectural design needs, potentially leading to repeat business and increased revenue. - Risks: - High level of competition due to the open tender procedure. - Requirements for electronic invoicing and ordering may require additional investment in systems and processes.

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.

Atlantic Technological University has 80 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 159 contract(s) worth around €50,135,182.

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