Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) Medical Museum Exhibition Design Services - Expression of Interest (EOI)

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) Medical Museum Exhibition Design Services - Expression of Interest (EOI)

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI)

## Summary The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified exhibition design firms for the development of Ireland's first publicly accessible medical museum. The project will transform a collection of over 50,000 objects, archives, and rare books into a new visitor experience at No. 6 Kildare Street, Dublin.

## Scope & Deliverables * Development of Ireland's first publicly accessible medical museum * Transformation of a collection of over 50,000 objects, archives, and rare books into a new visitor experience * Exhibition design services for a 36-month period

## Key Requirements * Suitability of exhibition design firms for the development of a publicly accessible medical museum * Qualifications and experience in exhibition design and museum development * Ability to meet the social objectives of the project, including accessibility and inclusion

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €2,500,000 * Submission deadline: Friday, 18 September 2026, 17:00 IST * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: Expression of Interest (EOI) and supporting documentation

## Bid Considerations * This tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and supports social objectives through the development of a publicly accessible medical museum. * Opportunities: The project will improve public access to nationally significant medical heritage collections, support education and lifelong learning, and promote accessibility and inclusion. * Risks: The project is a complex and ambitious undertaking that requires a high level of expertise and experience in exhibition design and museum development.

Restricted procedure. A two-stage process: suppliers first complete a selection questionnaire (capacity, experience, financial standing), and only those who qualify are invited to submit a full tender. Plan for the pre-qualification stage well before the tender deadline.

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