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LI3437C - Request for Tenders for the Provision of Archives and Rare Book Valuation Services for the University of Galway

Awarded to Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd

Education Procurement Service (EPS)(buyer)

Published
Published 9 June 2026
Deadline
Closed 7 July 2026
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Overview

The Education Procurement Service, on behalf of the University of Galway, sought tenders for archives and rare book valuation services covering approximately 50 collections of rare books (67,000 volumes) and 296 archival collections. The required scope is structured into three stages: collection-level valuation, item-level valuation, and an annual valuation catch-up. The contract has been awarded to Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd for a value of €300,000.

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  • LI3437C - Request for Tenders for the Provision of Archives and Rare Book Valuation Services for the University of Galway

    Tenders are sought for the Provision of Archives and Rare Book Valuation Services for the University of Galway. The University of Galway Library currently holds approximately 50 collections of rare books, amounting to 67,000 volumes, and 296 archival collection. The valuation work is to be carried out over three stages. Stage 1: Collection Level Valuation, Stage 2: Item Level Valuation and Stage 3: Annual Valuation Catch-Up.

    €300,000Won by Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
€300,000
Procedure
open
Rules
Directive 2014/24/EU
Published
9 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Library, archives, museums and other cultural servicesLibrary and archive servicesLibrary servicesArchive services

Award outcome

Awarded value
€300,000
Award date
17 August 2026
Contract period
— → 22 July 2031
Winner
  • Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd

This contract ends on 22 July 2031.

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About the winner

Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd

Based in
Galway
Public contracts won
1
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Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Ultimate Cost30%
  • Quality70%

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Education Procurement Service (EPS) in the last 12 months

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    21 October 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    9 June 2026

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