Web Archiving Services

Web Archiving Services

National Library of Ireland

## Summary The National Library of Ireland is seeking a provider for Web Archiving Services to enable the library to continue developing its web archiving programme. The estimated value of the contract is €325,000.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of web archiving services to preserve and make openly available Irish websites, seed URLs, and their hosted publications. - Development and maintenance of a web archiving programme.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: The tenderer must be a company registered in Ireland or the EU. - Qualifications: The tenderer must have experience in providing library services, specifically web archiving. - Certifications: Not stated. - Experience: The tenderer must demonstrate a track record of delivering successful web archiving projects.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €325,000. - Submission deadline: Monday, 21 September 2026, 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: 48 months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system is in place.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders website. - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 (associated with addendum ID 4). + NLIDC26006 Web Archiving Services RFT (associated with addendum ID 1). + NLIDC26006 Web Archiving Services TRD (associated with addendum ID 2). + NLIDC26006 Web Archiving Services Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule (associated with addendum ID 3).

## Bid Considerations - This tender may suit companies with experience in library services and web archiving. - Opportunities: The contract provides a stable income stream for the successful bidder over 48 months. - Risks: + High competition due to the open procedure type. + Complex requirements for web archiving services.

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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