Procurements: Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

>20 archived procurements

Library, archives, museums and other cultural services have been procured by organizations such as Education Procurement Service (EPS), National Museum of Ireland, and National Library of Ireland.
Historically, suppliers within this area have been EBSCO Information Services, O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd, ProQuest LLC, Wolters Kluwer Health, EBSCO International Inc., Ex Libris UK (Ltd), Kefron, Kefron Ltd, Abtran, and Bibliotheca.

Recent procurements of library, archives, museums and other cultural services in Ireland

2023-10-20   Department of Defence Request for In-House Digitisation Service (Department of Defence)
This Call for Tender is for the Department of Defence who has a Military Service Pensions Project (MSPP), which is tasked with the processing the material and files in the Military Service (1916-1923) Pensions Collection (MSPC) for release to the public through the Military Archives. A database and digital images from the files of veterans who applied for pensions, allowances or medals relating to their military service during the period are being released online in tranches. The Project is located at … View the procurement »
2023-10-13   Conservation works to The Tholsel West Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth (Louth County Council_381)
The project consists of conservation works to the dome roof, the clock faces and the clock tower as detailed in the pricing document and design drawings and specifications. Please refer to the attached drawing, methods statements indicating the areas where works are required. A pricing document has been prepared for the build and for the preliminaries pertaining to the contract. The attached pricing document is to be read in conjunction with the drawings and specification and method statements. All … View the procurement »
2023-10-11   Exhibition Design and Project Management of the National Archives Records of the State Exhibition (National Archives)
The National Archives will present an exhibition that examines the importance of public records in the story of building the new republic. The exhibition, entitled ‘Records of the State’ (working title), will be presented in the Coach House Gallery, Dublin Castle from March-September 2024. View the procurement »
2023-09-26   Five Multi–Party Frameworks for the Provision of Specialist Natural History Conservation Services to the National... (National Museum of Ireland)
In the coming years, the primary focus of this framework will be to facilitate the de-installation of NMI collections within Lots 1-5; and to help prepare them for transfer, quarantine and offsite storage (Decant phase). Following this the focus will be to stabilise, conserve and prepare collections for display (Conservation Phase) and finally to assist with the reinstallation of the collections in the newly refurbished NH museum (Reinstall Phase). The initial contracts awarded will be to assist with … View the procurement »
2023-09-26   Archival Quality Folders for the National Archives (National Archives)
The National Archives are seeking to procure a consignment of Archival quality folders View the procurement »
2023-09-26   Archival Quality Boxes for the National Archives of Ireland (National Archives)
The National Archives are seeking to procure a consignment of Archival quality boxes View the procurement »
2023-09-19   Provision of Art Handling, Transport and Logistics Services for the National Museum of Ireland (National Museum of Ireland)
The National Museum of Ireland (NMI) proposes to engage in a competitive procedure for the establishment of a Multi Party Framework for the moving of “Museum Heritage Objects and any other items that NMI consider a specific level of care” for one location to another. A full list of detailed requirements is provided at a high level in the tender documents. Tenderers must associate themselves with this competition in order to access the tender documents, ask and receive queries, and submit a tender … View the procurement »
2023-08-21   Crawford Art Gallery - Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Off Site Art Storage Services (Crawford Art Gallery)
CAG requires specialised off-site storage for certain objects, artworks, archive and library collections with particular requirements for care. These storage and art handling services must include: • Specialist storage of artworks over the 3-to-5-year period of decant, Capital Development and return to site • Provision of access for Crawford Art Gallery staff, appointed contractors and partner institutions when required by CAG • Specialised handling of works that need to move during the period of … View the procurement »
2023-08-02   2023 / 003 Multi Party Framework Agreement for Exhibition Design Services for a selection of trade and knowledge events (Enterprise Ireland)
Enterprise Ireland proposes to establish a framework agreement of qualifying competent suppliers of Exhibition Design Services for a selection of trade and knowledge events. The events comprise: - national group stands at international trade shows; - staging and display requirements for trade missions and conferences and seminars, - arrangements for one-to-one meetings, - ad-hoc events and branding requirements. It is envisaged that approximately 20 exhibition stands and up to 10 other projects will be … View the procurement »
2023-07-20   Frames conservation services for the collection for National Historic Properties Royal Hospital Kilmainham (Office of Public Works OPW)
Frames conservation services for the collection for National Historic Properties Royal Hospital Kilmainham View the procurement »
2023-07-20   Painting conservation services for the collection for National Historic Properties Royal Hospital Kilmainham (Office of Public Works OPW)
The provision of painting conservation services for National Historic Properties Royal Hospital Kilmainham View the procurement »
2023-07-19   Tender for the manufacture, supply, positioning, installation and maintenance of Exhibition Setworks for Changing... (National Museum of Ireland)
The Contracting Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a single-party framework agreement for the manufacture, supply, positioning, installation and maintenance of Exhibition Setworks for Changing Ireland; stories from the Collection 1900 to 2020. View the procurement »
2023-07-06   Framework for the Provision of Data Entry and Records Management (Archival) Services to the Educational Research Centre (Educational Research Centre)
The Educational Research Centre (ERC) invites tenders from economic operators for appointment to a multi- supplier framework agreement for the provision of the services as described in the RFT document that accompanies this Call for Tenders. In summary, the services comprise: • Data Entry: Studies/Projects – Lot 1. This lot involves the processing of questionnaires, booklets etc. from students participating in specific studies/projects (in paper format). • Data Entry: Scanning and Processing of Tests – … View the procurement »
2023-07-04   PROVISION OF SECURE DOCUMENT STORAGE, RETREVIAL AND DESTRUCTION SERVICES (Department of Transport)
The Department is looking to enter into a Single Party Framework Agreement to appoint a contractor to manage the secure storage, retrieval, and destruction of its archived documents. The service is to provide secure off-site Document Storage, Retrieval and Destruction services with an online management facility View the procurement »
2023-06-27   LI2507F Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply of Reoccurring Resources to include Serials, Journals and... (Education Procurement Service EPS)
In summary the goods comprise: The Supply of Reoccurring Resources to include Serials, Journals and Associated Services to Irish Public Sector Bodies as described in Appendix 1 and Appendix 1A to this RFT. Contracting Authorities may require a service for the renewal of subscription database collections. Note; database subscriptions will be ‘optional to purchase’ by each of the relevant Contract Authorities. View the procurement »
2023-06-15   Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Library Goods to include Books and eBooks (Education Procurement Service EPS)
The Education Procurement Service is issuing this request for tenders (“RFT”) as a central purchasing body for use by Framework Clients. This Competition relates to the Supply of Library Goods (i.e. printed books, eBooks, standing orders and related materials) to the Higher Education Sector. The framework agreement will be divided into Seven (7) lots. View the procurement »
2023-04-05   Management & day to day operation of visitor services at Elizabeth Fort, Cork (Cork City Council)
In summary, the Services comprise: Day to day operation of the facility in accordance with Cork City Council requirements, welcoming and engaging with visitors, proactive promotion of Elizabeth Fort and increasing visitor numbers, taking tour bookings, leading/guiding tour groups, adherence to Health and Safety procedures, collecting fees, overseeing events at the facility, organising routine maintenance, carrying out routine cleaning, reporting monthly statistics to Cork City Council, developing new … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Glenosheen Ltd.
2023-03-31   Tender for the Conservation of Display Cases for National Museum of Ireland (National Museum of Ireland)
Single Party Framework for the Provision of Conservation Services for the Upgrade and Enhancement of Display Cases and specimen plinths at the National Museum of Ireland - Natural History Museum as well as other additional conservation-related services at other NMI sites. View the procurement »
2023-03-30   RFID equipment on a leasing arrangement for branch library network (South Dublin County Council)
South Dublin Libraries (South Dublin County Council) wishes to establish a single party framework agreement for the supply on a leasing basis, delivery, installation and maintenance of an RFID-based self service solution across its branch network and to include any future libraries or community spaces that may open during the life of the contract. View the procurement »
2023-03-23   Multi Party Framework Agreement for Exhibition Design Services for a selection of trade and knowledge events (Enterprise Ireland)
Enterprise Ireland proposes to establish a framework agreement of qualifying competent suppliers of Exhibition Design Services for a selection of trade and knowledge events. The events comprise:  national group stands at international trade shows;  staging and display requirements for trade missions and conferences and seminars,  arrangements for one-to-one meetings,  ad-hoc events and branding requirements. It is envisaged that approximately 20 exhibition stands and up to 10 other projects will be … View the procurement »
2023-03-21   Library Subscription Services (Central Bank of Ireland)
The Central Bank is requesting responses for the supply of digital and print subscriptions and associated services as outlined in the Invitation to Tender (“ITT”) document. The digital and print subscriptions are as follows: i. Library digital subscriptions may include enterprise licence, team licence, single or multiple user login subscriptions to websites, ebooks, electronic journals and newspapers, online databases and other electronic publications and email newsletter subscriptions; and ii. Library … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: EBSCO International Inc.
2023-03-10   AVIT Media Software services for the Mary Robinson Centre, Ballina, Co. Mayo Ireland (Mayo County Council)
AVIT Media Software services for the Mary Robinson Centre, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland on behalf of Mayo County Council. The Centre will explore the key themes and issues surrounding Mary Robinson’s legacy as an influential world leader from the West of Ireland. Mary Robinson’s extensive personal archive and memorabilia, gifted to the University of Galway, will be displayed in exhibitions and study rooms, making this important collection accessible via digitisation. The scope of AVIT services details the … View the procurement »
2023-02-20   University of Galway – RFT for the Provision of a Publications and Data Repository (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
The University of Galway Library tender for an agreement with a service provider for the provision, implementation, maintenance, and support of a repository system to publish the output of research activity. The new system will replace the current system Access to Research at University of Galway (ARAN) system. ARAN publishes research publications as open access for University of Galway. The new system and service will treat University of Galway research output in a procedurally agnostic fashion, i.e., … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Atmire NV
2023-02-16   RFT for Architect Led Multidisciplinary Integrated Design Team services for Phase 1 Redevelopment Building and... (Cavan County Council)
The project is located within the Council's administrative area at Abbeylands, Abbey St., Cavan Town, Eircode H12 NN99. The project involves the following, *The delivery of a three storey Community Public Building to accommodate a number of local community organisations with both stand-alone and shared office and public reception functions; *The delivery of a three storey Remote Working Hub building to incorporate civic use lettable space at ground floor and to accommodate lettable office space for … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Cooney Architects Ltd
2022-12-23   TUS Framework Agreements for Small Works and Services Design Team (Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUSMM))
TUS is seeking to establish five Single‐Party Framework Agreements with an individual Framework Agreement to be established with each of five principal service providers appointed under this tender. The procurement process is structured in five lots, one per principal service provider required. For each Lot a single successful tenderer is to be selected and appointed. Lots are as follows:  Lot 1: Architect (including PSDP, Landscape Design & Conservation Architect as specialist skills)  Lot 2: Civil / … View the procurement »
2022-11-29   Single Party Framework Agreement for an Architect Led Multi-disciplinary Design Team for the College Green Dame... (Dublin City Council)
Dublin City Council (DCC) & the National Transport Authority (NTA) intend to construct a landmark public space at College Green & Dame Street (CGDS), Dublin 2. The Contracting Authority, DCC, is seeking to establish a Single Party Framework Agreement for an Architect Led Multi-disciplinary Design Team for the CGDS Public Realm Project & associated ancillary projects relating to the CGDS Public Realm Project. The establishment of the framework agreement is subject to the provisions of Directive 2014/24/EU … View the procurement »
2022-11-07   For a Resource Discovery Tool, Open Link Resolver and an A to Z contents list (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
A Discovery tool to provide a single search function and open link resolver to search across all electronic and print content procured by the HSE Health Library Ireland (HLI). The Discovery tool and open link resolver will be accessible by authorised users in the Health Service Executive and partner organisations. The discovery and open link resolver solution MUST provide a simple and advanced search function searching multiple electronic resources. Functions MUST include the ability of users to … View the procurement »
2022-10-07   PQQ for the supply of Electronic Journal Subscriptions (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
IReL is a nationally funded e-resource licensing Consortium providing access to leading Science Technology and Medicine (STM) and Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) resources on behalf of participating Irish publicly funded higher education institutions (IReL Members). IReL wishes to enter a subscription agreement for access to the following resource.- WestLaw OnLine Commentary. View the procurement »
2022-09-16   Tender for Conservation Exhibition Cases & other Exhibition Furniture (National Museum of Ireland)
The National Museum of Ireland proposes to engage in a single operator framework for the manufacture, supply, positioning, installation and maintenance of Exhibition (Conservation Grade) Cases and other exhibition furniture. View the procurement »
2022-08-26   Digitisation services for access and storage of archival and paper-based historical documents in the National Museum... (National Museum of Ireland)
The NMI requires specialist services to enable onsite (in NMI) scanning of historic archival paper-based collections. Some are bound volumes, some are loose-leaf. Some are very old, brittle and delicate. Some are handwritten and some are typed. The Framework Member will be expected to carry out these activities for the first and any subsequent contracts: • Curriculum Vitae will be required for all personnel assigned to the framework. • Completion of risk assessments for the working environment and … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Eneclann Ltd
2022-08-25   PQQ for the provision of Scholarly Platforms and associated journals (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
A consortium of higher educational institutions in Ireland including universities, members of the Irish Universities Association and the THEA. This consortium is coordinated via Maynooth University and uses MU procurement expertise in conjunction with EPS. View the procurement »
2022-08-23   Design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of library building automation solution (My Open... (Cork City Council)
Design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of library building automation solution (My Open Library) Cork City Libraries with respect to the particular buildings of Glanmire Library, Blackpool Library and Bishopstown Library. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Bibliotheca
2022-08-09   THE DESIGN ,SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF SHELVING AND FURNITURE AT PORTLAOISE LIBRARY , MAIN STREET ,... (Laois County Council)
Laois County Library Service are seeking to award contract for the design, supply, delivery and installation of shelving and furniture at Portlaoise Library, Main Street currently under construction and will be opening in early 2023 View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Work Rest Play
2022-07-25   Provision of a Library Services Platform & Reading List Management System for the Glucksman Library, University of Limerick (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
UL would like to invite tenders for the supply, implementation, maintenance and support of a Library Services Platform (LSP). This next generation system will enable the Glucksman Library to maximise potential efficiencies in both workflows and processes. UL expects this new system will provide a unified resource management approach to the full range of library services, and in particular, to the management of our collections in both print and online. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Ex Libris (Deutschland) GmbH
2022-07-15   Collection Management Services at the National Library of Ireland (National Library of Ireland)
The National Library of Ireland (NLI) collects material through legal deposit, purchase and donation. The provision of access to its collections - printed books, manuscripts, newspapers, prints & drawings, ephemera, photographs, periodicals, music, maps and born digital collections - is a key objective for the National Library. Such access is critically dependent on the successful management of the collections from the time material enters the Library to the time it is placed on the shelf. The National … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Bibliographic Data Services Ltd Eneclann Ltd Iron Mountain Ireland Ltd Kefron Ltd Mastermind Ireland Ltd
2022-07-14   Web Archiving Services for the National Library of Ireland (National Library of Ireland)
The mission of the National Library of Ireland (NLI) is to collect, protect and make available the recorded memory of Ireland including books, manuscripts, newspapers, prints & drawings, ephemera, photographs, maps, music and born digital collections. The National Library of Ireland proposes to engage in a competitive process for Web Archiving Services to enable the library to continue developing its web archiving programme. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Internet Archive
2022-06-29   Procurement of Art Collection Storage and Handling Services (Arts Council)
Since 1962, the Arts Council has been buying art from working artists. The Collection that evolved tells the story of modern and contemporary Irish visual art in a unique and fascinating way. Today the Collection continues to grow and it is currently comprised of almost 1,300 artworks including sculpture, painting, performance, print, video, installation, photography and other works many of which are on display in public spaces all over Ireland for people to experience and enjoy first hand. The Arts … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Maurice Ward Co Ltd
2022-06-24   Exhibition graphic Design, Print and Installation for the exhibition galleries in the new Museum at the Peace... (Monaghan County Council)
Monaghan County Council is seeking tender responses for the graphic design, print and installation of display material for the exhibition galleries in the new Museum at the Peace Campus, Monaghan. Monaghan County Museum will be moving to this new facility and will be changing its name to the Museum at the Peace Campus, Monaghan. Working in partnership with the Ulster Scots Agency, the new museum will also feature a display on the history of the Ulster Scots in the region. The service being sought from a … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Makedot
2022-06-24   Design and construction of exhibition cases required for the displays in the new Museum at the Peace Campus, Monaghan (Monaghan County Council)
Monaghan County Council is seeking tender responses for the design and construction of exhibition cases required for the displays in the new Museum at the Peace Campus, Monaghan. Monaghan County Museum will be moving to this new facility and will be changing its name to the Museum at the Peace Campus, Monaghan. Working in partnership with the Ulster Scots Agency, the new museum will also feature a display on the history of the Ulster Scots in the region. The service being sought involves the design and … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Darac
2022-06-16   Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Public Realm Landscaping & Maintenance Services in South Dublin County Council... (South Dublin County Council)
MPFA for Public Realm Landscaping & Maintenance Services in South Dublin County Council remit – 3 Lots Lot 1 A1 – Layout, supply and Planting of Pollinator Friendly Perennials Planting in weed free soil with annual maintenance for two years post completion. A2 - Layout, supply and Planting of Pollinator Friendly Perennials Planting in weed free soil with annual maintenance for two years post completion. B - Layout, supply and installation of wildflowers, bulbs and meadows schemes with two years post … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Flower Your Place Peter O'Brien & Sons Landscaping ltd
2022-06-14   Tender for the for the provision of Professional Services at Clonmacnoise Monastic Site, Co. Offaly (Office of Public Works (OPW))
Under a partnership agreement with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) and Fáilte Ireland, the OPW is seeking to commission a study of options to enhance the facilities and visitor experience at the site, and the preparation of the Preliminary Business Case for the chosen option. This will map out a path for the development of the visitor attraction and make recommendations for project delivery and next steps. View the procurement »
2022-06-03   An Architect led Single Point Design Team for Works at No. 11 Parnell Square, Dublin, D01 ND60 (Irish Heritage Trust)
The Contracting Authority (The Irish Heritage Trust) intends to appoint an Architect led Single Point Design Team (SPDT) for refurbishment / alteration works at No. 11 Parnell Square, Dublin 1. The appointed single point design team will be required to provide consultancy services from project review of current design & planning permission, statutory approvals, detailed design, procurement, construction delivery and handover for the occupation in accordance with the enclosed Project Brief. The project … View the procurement »
2022-06-01   DPS for Artform Support Services (Arts Council)
The Arts Council of Ireland has a number of specialist artform teams who manage application assessment and policy development for their artform areas. These teams regularly contract advisory, funding assessment and research services to assist their work in supporting and developing the arts in Ireland. The DPS will be divided into four Categories (each a “Category”) as described below: Category 1 – Adviser Services Category 2 – Lead Assessor Services Category 3 – Support Assessor Services Category 4 – … View the procurement »
2022-04-01   21/054 - Archiving Services for Gas Networks Ireland (Gas Networks Ireland)
The Contracting Entity is undertaking a competitive tender process to establish single-supplier framework agreement for the provision of Archiving Services. The scope of the Contract includes but is not limited to the provision of the following Archiving Services. The scope of services is expected to include: a) Collection of Archives b) Warehousing / Storage of all items including data storage c) Electronic Storage d) Cataloguing and barcoding of all items in storage to database in a suitable format e) … View the procurement »
2022-02-28   Provision of Interpretive and Exhibition Design, Production, Installation and Maintenance Services for The Visit... (Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin)
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin invites suitably qualified service providers to pre-qualify for the provision of interpretive and exhibition design, production, installation and maintenance services for The Visit Trinity Exhibition. Due to the redevelopment of the Old Library, a new temporary exhibition is required for the duration of the redevelopment project. Trinity will construct a temporary pavilion on the historic campus, within which, the aim is to design and build an enhanced … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Event Communications Ltd
2022-02-04   Digitisation of RTÉ Video Archive (Raidio Teilifis Eireann ( RTÉ ))
RTÉ seeks submissions from suitable qualified tenderers to provide digitisation services. RTÉ intends to digitally archive its video (television) archive collection and make the digitised recordings and catalogue records available for production purposes and also potentially leading to publication on the RTÉ Archives website. View the procurement »
2022-01-21   Provision of Heritage Interpretive Services including Research, Planning, Copywriting, Design, Manufacture and installation (Galway City Council)
Galway City Council has been successful in securing funding for the development of an Outdoor Museum experience that will tell the story of the Waterways of Galway. The variety of water in Galway City Centre – the rushing river, still and reflective canals, historic mills and locks, and tidal Galway Bay – create a diversity of sights, sounds, smells and textures which enrich Galway’s for visitors and locals alike. The outdoor museum experience should be delivered by the development of outdoor … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: KPMG Future Analytics
2021-12-17   Record Management Services (An Bord Pleanála)
Record management services comprising secure off-site storage and retrieval services for files and other documents for An Bord Pleanála. View the procurement »
2021-10-22   A specialist service to prepare: A Framework for developing Blue Green Infrastructure (BGI) & Nature Based Solutions... (Southern Regional Assembly)
The SRA are inviting tenders from suitably qualified applicants for the preparation of A Framework for developing Blue Green Infrastructure (BGI) & Nature Based Solutions (NBS) in the Southern Region. A BGI and NBS Framework for the Southern Region will deliver: A high-level framework for settlements of all scales on how they could utilise BGI and NBS to improve biodiversity and climate resilience while creating societal and economic gains. A resource that is useful and applicable to all Local … View the procurement »
2021-10-06   Multi Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Archivist Services (Dublin City Council)
Dublin City Council proposes to establish a Multi - Operator Framework Agreement of suitably qualified Archivists. Expected professional services include providing a proficient and courteous frontline archivist service to staff within the Planning & Development Department, including the Conservation, Archaeology, Heritage Divisions and City Architects Division of the Housing and Residential Services Department of the Dublin City Council when conducting archivist services. Specific services will be … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Nicola Whyte
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