Request for Tenders for Manufacture and Installation of Wayfinding and Interpretative Signage in Connemara National Park and other NPWS sites under a Single Supplier Framework Agreement

Request for Tenders for Manufacture and Installation of Wayfinding and Interpretative Signage in Connemara National Park and other NPWS sites under a Single Supplier Framework Agreement

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

## Summary The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage invites tenders for the manufacture and installation of wayfinding and interpretative signage in Connemara National Park and other NPWS sites under a Single Supplier Framework Agreement.

## Scope & Deliverables - Manufacture and installation of wayfinding and interpretative signage - Establishment of a Single Supplier Framework Agreement to deliver proposed wayfinding and interpretation signage for Connemara National Park, Knockma Wood, and potentially other NPWS sites

## Key Requirements - Suitably qualified and experienced sign manufacturer/fabricator and installation team - Compliance with the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 - Estimated duration: 4 years - Estimated value excluding VAT: €800,000.00

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €800,000.00 - Submission deadline: Fri Aug 07 16:00:00 IST 2026 - Contract duration: 4 years with possible extensions of up to 12 months - Framework/DPS: Single Supplier Framework Agreement

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8576552 - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: + Tenderer’s Statement (Appendix 3) + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer (Appendix 4) + Pricing Schedule (Appendix 2)

## Bid Considerations - This tender may suit experienced sign manufacturers and fabricators with a strong track record in public sector contracts. - Opportunities: The framework agreement has the potential for multiple contracts over four years, providing a steady stream of work. - Risks: + High competition due to the open procedure nature of the tender. + Potential for delays or changes in project scope.

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.

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage has 57 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 18 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 151 contract(s) worth around €36,700,887.

Recent awarded suppliers include FORUM Connemara Ltd_103060, G Russell plant hire Ltd, IDEEA GLOBAL LIMITED, Carrig Conservation International Ltd, Andrew Power.