LI3478C - Request for Tenders for the Provision of a Library CMS Booking System for the Glucksman Library at the University of Limerick

LI3478C - Request for Tenders for the Provision of a Library CMS Booking System for the Glucksman Library at the University of Limerick

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

## Summary The Education Procurement Service (EPS) on behalf of the University of Limerick invites tenders for a SaaS suite of services that support six key areas, including content and website management, space booking and wayfinding, multi-channel communication, data analytics and reporting, marketing and engagement, and assessment and feedback.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of a Library CMS Booking System for the Glucksman Library * Integration with various other library systems * Emphasis on ease of use and data-driven enhancements

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Tenderers must satisfy the Selection Criteria as set out in Part 3.2 of the RFT + Tenderers must have a valid eESPD (European Single Procurement Document) * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €250,000 (excl. VAT) over 120 months * Submission deadline: Mon Aug 31 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 5 years, with a maximum of 1 extension of up to 5 years

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + eESPD (European Single Procurement Document) + Tender documentation as specified in the RFT

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in providing SaaS solutions for library management and booking systems. * Opportunities include a potential contract duration of up to 10 years and an estimated value of €250,000 (excl. VAT). * Risks include the need for integration with various other library systems and the emphasis on ease of use and data-driven enhancements.

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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