Tender

T26-018BUS Design and Development of an Interactive Digital Immersive Derry Girls Locations Trail Experience

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

Derry City and Strabane District Council has initiated a public procurement process with the tender titled "T26-018BUS Design and Development of an Interactive Digital Immersive Derry Girls Locations Trail Experience." This project falls under the services category and aligns with industry sectors such as museum services, entertainment services, and web design, among others. The tender employs an open procurement method, where written tenders from experienced organisations are invited. The process is underway, with the submission deadline set for 20th March 2026, and enquiries are expected to be concluded by 6th March 2026. The scope of work involves creating an innovative, self-guided visitor experience across Derry, enhancing the already established Derry Girls Exhibition at the Tower Museum. This strategic initiative operates under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54 and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations.

Offering a total value of £375,000, this tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in digital design, augmented reality, or cultural tourism services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality interactive experiences will find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. The long contract period from April 2026 to October 2031 ensures substantial engagement and potential for operational growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged, as the procurement process values quality significantly, comprising 90% of the award criteria, and cost 10%, according to the Council's guidelines. The successful bidder will have the advantage of contributing to a high-profile project that enhances local cultural tourism and offers a unique chance to work closely with a public authority in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

T26-018BUS Design and Development of an Interactive Digital Immersive Derry Girls Locations Trail Experience

Notice 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012120-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

63514000 - Tourist guide services

72212322 - Graphics software development services

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

92300000 - Entertainment services

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

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