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UCDOPP5541 Book Shop(s) Concession in University College Dublin and any wholly owned subsidiaries thereof

University College Dublin ( UCD )

Awarded
IE
services
Ireland

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Key details

Contracting authority
Region
Ireland
Contract value
€5,397,000ex VAT
Submissions closed
11 March 2026
Published
26 January 2026

Procurement

Contract period
Until 25 April 2031
59 months
Procedure type
Open
Evaluation method
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
CPV classifications
  • 55900000 Retail trade services

What happened

University College Dublin ( UCD ) awarded this contract to John Byrne Books Ltd worth €5,397,000 on 25 May 2026. The contract runs until 25 Apr 2031.

Description

University College Dublin seeks to appoint a single, experienced retailer to operate an integrated UCD Book Shop and College Collection Merchandise unit and other locations as they arise during the term. This retail space will feature unified branding and management, a flagship two-floor space in the James Joyce Library, a seamless online platform, a single social media presence, and a network of seasonal/event pop-ups across the Belfield campus (and, where appropriate, at Blackrock and other locations).

Awarded supplier

Supplier
John Byrne Books Ltd
Award value
€5,397,000
Award date
25 May 2026

Contact

Procurement contact for this buyer (from their other notices)

Identifiers

Buyer reference
UCDOPP5541

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