PEACEPLUS Design, Build, and Maintenance of Heritage Trails and Associated App

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THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS PROJECT IS BEING PARTIALLY FUNDED BY SEUPB UNDER THE PEACEPLUS PROGRAMME. ALL NOTICES WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council invites tenders for the design, build, and maintenance of a series of heritage trails to showcase the Borough’s cultural, social and industrial history and the associated app, which will be free, public facing and will include, at a minimum, the following: • Five borough-wide driving trails with audio commentary, interactive maps, physical interpretation and additional resources (10–15 location sites per trail) • 10 local walking trails (named localities), each with audio, maps, and interpretation at key points. • Linkage to physical signage/interpretation and printed resources available at two Heritage Hubs. The aim of this project is to provide an engaging, accessible, and inclusive digital experience for residents and visitors as well as offering a sustainable content management system that will allow Council to maintain and grow the trails over time. The anticipated completion/launch date for the project is July 2027. The maintenance contract period will be 3 years from the completion/launch date with an option to extend for up to a further 36 months, subject to performance and review. Lot 1: THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS PROJECT IS BEING PARTIALLY FUNDED BY SEUPB UNDER THE PEACEPLUS PROGRAMME. ALL NOTICES WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council invites tenders for the design, build, and maintenance of a series of heritage trails to showcase the Borough’s cultural, social and industrial history and the associated app, which will be free, public facing and will include, at a minimum, the following: • Five borough-wide driving trails with audio commentary, interactive maps, physical interpretation and additional resources (10–15 location sites per trail) • 10 local walking trails (named localities), each with audio, maps, and interpretation at key points. • Linkage to physical signage/interpretation and printed resources available at two Heritage Hubs. The aim of this project is to provide an engaging, accessible, and inclusive digital experience for residents and visitors as well as offering a sustainable content management system that will allow Council to maintain and grow the trails over time. The anticipated completion/launch date for the project is July 2027. The maintenance contract period will be 3 years from the completion/launch date with an option to extend for up to a further 36 months, subject to performance and review.