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CfT: RFQ for the provision of Exhibition Space Organiser Services for The International AI Summit (14th October 2026)

Tender submission deadline in (days/hours):
6/7
Name of Contracting Authority:
The Department of Enterprise Tourism and Employment
Title:
RFQ for the provision of Exhibition Space Organiser Services for The International AI Summit (14th October 2026)
CfT CA Unique ID:
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Allow different Evaluation Mechanism in the MC/SC:
Description:
In summary, the Services comprise: Services from an experienced Exhibition Space Organiser to provide end-to-end project and production management for the Innovation Spotlight as the Exhibition Space at the International AI Summit 2026 at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS), working in close collaboration with the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, the RDS, vendors, and relevant co-hosts and stakeholders. The successful tenderer will also be expected to engage with the chosen exhibitors and to ensure that the branding, look and feel and user experience is consistent with the overall International AI Summit Branding and strategic objectives. NOTE: the event management services being sought in this RFQ are only for the Innovation Spotlight /Exhibition Space. The appointed Lead Event Manager will be responsible for designing and delivering the overall AI summit experience including planning, coordinating and delivering all pre-event, on-site and post-event services, including programme and production scheduling, venue and supplier management, delegate registration and stakeholder liaison, branding and communications support, sponsorship and budget oversight, and the delivery of associated conference elements. The AI Summit will consist of a full day conference with main stage key note addresses, plenary sessions, fireside chats, on-stage demonstrations with an accompanying Innovation Spotlight as an exhibition space providing networking opportunities throughout the day as well as hospitality from morning until evening. The Innovation Spotlight (Exhibition Space) will be hosted in Hall 1 and Hall 4 of the RDS with the plenary AI Summit in Hall 2.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
CPV Codes:
79952000-Event services
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE
Estimated value (EUR):
Above or Below threshold:
Below
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
26/05/2026 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
25/05/2026 11:00
Tenders Opening Date:
26/05/2026 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:
6 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
60 days
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
Yes
Date of Publication/Invitation:
18/05/2026 17:09
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:343563-202...
Date of Awarding:
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two