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CfT: The provision of Exhibition Fitout, Graphics and Signage (production and installation) for the Clonmacnoise Monastic Site Visitor Centre, County Offaly.

Workarea:
National Historic Properties
Name of Contracting Authority:
Office of Public Works (OPW)
Title:
The provision of Exhibition Fitout, Graphics and Signage (production and installation) for the Clonmacnoise Monastic Site Visitor Centre, County Offaly.
CfT CA Unique ID:
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
The Office of Public Works (OPW) are in the process of redeveloping the visitor centre at the Clonmacnoise Monastic Site, due to be opened to the public in Spring 2027. The Clonmacnoise Monastic Site is a place of national historic importance in Ireland. Founded by St Ciarán in the 6th Century on the banks of the River Shannon, Clonmacnoise is one of the most intact monastic sites in Ireland. Once a thriving monastery of national significance, visitors can today see the remains of 8 of the original stone churches, two round towers and over 700 early Christian grave slabs, as well as three carved High Crosses. At its height between 800 and 1150, Clonmacnoise was a central site of pilgrimage for early Christians in Ireland and produced many important manuscripts and carvings. Throughout its history the Monastery was repeatedly burned and raided by Vikings, Norsemen, Danes, the men of Munster, and the Anglo-Normans, who later built a castle on the site. Since then, the monastery has been passed between landowners before finally coming under the care of the Commissioners of Public Works as a National Monument. The OPW has commissioned a redevelopment of the visitor centre and facilities that support the historic site, including the expansion and refurbishment of the existing centre, as well as an update of site interpretation in the form of a series of exhibition spaces, AV experiences and internal and external signage. These, together with a supportive programme of AV content, will allow the OPW to interpret this site and its exciting stories to the general public for decades to come. Full list of requirements are outlined in the procurement documents.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
CPV Codes:
92521100-Museum-exhibition services
45212310-Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
31682230-Graphic display panels
32322000-Multimedia equipment
45000000-Construction work
45212312-Exhibition centre construction work
45420000-Joinery and carpentry installation work
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE063
Estimated value (EUR):
800,000
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
09/02/2026 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
23/01/2026 12:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
09/02/2026 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
18 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
120 days
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
23/12/2025 06:00
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:856656-202...
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:53306-2026...
Date of Awarding:
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two