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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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 10:28

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 11:36

Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Derry City and Strabane District Council, a sub-central government public authority, completed the procurement process for the "T26-018BUS Design and Development of an Interactive Digital Immersive Derry Girls Locations Trail Experience." This innovative tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting museum services, entertainment, and digital experience design. It aims to enhance the visitor experience to the Derry Girls Exhibition at the Tower Museum through immersive technologies. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, aligning with Northern Irish devolved regulations, with YORD s.r.o., a Prague-based SME, awarded the contract. The contract began on the 18th of June 2026 and is set to run until the 31st of October 2031, with a total gross value of £346,324.61.

This project presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in digital design, graphics software development, and entertainment services. Companies capable of providing innovative AR solutions and immersive digital experiences are particularly well-suited to this niche yet high-impact project. The unique combination of technology and storytelling in the Derry Girls Locations Trail positions it as an attractive project for creative technology agencies aiming to expand their portfolio in the cultural and tourism sectors. Such opportunities can boost business visibility and enhance expertise in developing interactive visitor experiences within the UK market and beyond.

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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/058860-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£288,603 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£346,324 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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