Scope
Reference
T26-018BUS
Description
Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) invites written tenders from suitably experienced organisations for the design and development of an Interactive Digital and Immersive Derry Girls Locations Trail, delivering an innovative, self-guided visitor experience across the city. DCSDC currently operates the Derry Girls Exhibition at the Tower Museum, a unique and nostalgic visitor attraction that allows fans to step into the world of the hit television series Derry Girls. The exhibition features original memorabilia from the show, including Erin’s diary, Aunt Sarah’s iconic pyjamas, Ma Mary’s Woolworths sweater, and the Spice Girls costumes, alongside actual sets such as the Quinn household and Erin’s bedroom. The exhibition incorporates immersive digital experiences and visitors get to experience Sister Michaels Office and Erins Bedroom through AR with five activation props that reveal more information about the show’s creator and the characters. There is app-based navigation and at present the app experience is available in English only. our submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.
Total value (estimated)
- £375,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 April 2026 to 31 October 2031
- 5 years, 6 months, 18 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 92300000 - Entertainment services
- 63514000 - Tourist guide services
- 92100000 - Motion picture and video services
- 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services
- 72212322 - Graphics software development services
Contract locations
- UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail. |
Quality | 90% |
| Cost | Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail. |
Cost | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Derry City and Strabane District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGJQ-8275-HLMG
98 Strand Road
Derry
BT48 7NN
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@derrystrabane.com
Website: http://www.derrystrabane.com
Region: UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland