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title: "T26-018BUS Design and Development of an Interactive Digital Immersive Derry Girls Locations Trail Experience"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d2d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# T26-018BUS Design and Development of an Interactive Digital Immersive Derry Girls Locations Trail Experience

Buyer: DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d2d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058860-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | £375,000 |
| Awards value | £288,603 |
| Contracts value | £346,324 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT48 7NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | Northland |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YORD |

## CPV Codes

### 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

### 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

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 10:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058860-2026
- 29 Apr 2026 at 11:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039152-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 16:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012120-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058860-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039152-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012120-2026
  10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derrystrabane.com
- http://yordstudio.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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