The verdict in three sentences
An institutional website redesign of 20 to 45 pages in Dublin costs between 18,000 and 40,000 EUR net in 2026, with a 10-to-16-week timeline. Price is built from stacked modules, not a single flat fee: headless CMS, multilingual and editorial governance can double the base. A communications director who reasons by module compares genuinely equivalent quotes and avoids overruns.
The 2026 module price list
Here are the benchmarks observed in Dublin in early 2026 for an institutional website. The base is the starting point; each module is added as needed.
| Module | Price net | Indicative timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Base 20-30 pages | 18,000-24,000 EUR | 8-10 wks |
| Extension 30-45 pages | +6,000-10,000 EUR | +2-3 wks |
| Headless CMS (Sanity/Strapi) | +5,000-9,000 EUR | +2 wks |
| Multilingual EN/FR | +20 to 30 % | +2 wks |
| Editorial governance | +3,000 EUR | +1 wk |
| Accessibility WCAG AA | +2,500-4,000 EUR | +1-2 wks |
A complete institutional site (45 pages, headless CMS, bilingual, governance, accessibility) thus easily reaches 35,000 to 40,000 EUR net. The base alone means nothing until the modules are scoped.
What each module really delivers
Before saying yes to a module, a communications director should measure its operational value.
| Module | Business value | Include it? |
|---|---|---|
| Headless CMS | Multi-channel publishing autonomy | Yes if >2 posts/week |
| Multilingual | International reach | Yes if audience beyond home market |
| Editorial governance | Multi-level validation workflow | Yes if >3 contributors |
| Accessibility AA | Legal compliance, inclusion | Yes, near-mandatory in 2026 |
WCAG AA accessibility is no longer optional for an institutional player: beyond the legal requirement, it broadens the audience and protects the brand. Budget it from the start rather than retrofitting at a +40 % premium.
Mini case study
Nadia, communications director of a public body in Dublin, scopes the redesign of her 38-page site. She starts from a 22,000 EUR base, adds the page extension (+8,000 EUR), the headless CMS (+7,000 EUR), editorial governance (+3,000 EUR) and AA accessibility (+3,500 EUR), i.e. 43,500 EUR net before multilingual. Bilingual EN/FR would add 25 %, about 11,000 EUR. With no short-term international audience, Nadia defers multilingual to phase 2, keeping the project at 43,500 EUR while specifying an architecture ready for later addition. Immediate saving: 11,000 EUR, without closing any door. The committee approves the budget in one pass thanks to the modular price list.
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FAQ
How much does an institutional website redesign cost in Dublin in 2026?
Between 18,000 and 40,000 EUR net depending on page count and modules. A complete bilingual project often exceeds 35,000 EUR net.
Why does a headless CMS cost 5,000 to 9,000 EUR more?
It requires a decoupled architecture, a custom content model and front-end integration. In return you gain publishing autonomy and multi-channel distribution.
Does multilingual justify +20 to 30 %?
Only if you have an audience beyond your home market. Otherwise, plan an i18n-ready architecture and activate translation in phase 2.
Is accessibility mandatory?
For an institutional player in 2026 it is effectively unavoidable, legally and ethically. Budget 2,500 to 4,000 EUR from the start.
What timeline should I expect?
From 10 weeks for a base to 16 weeks for a complete multilingual project with governance. Internal content validation is the critical factor.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your target modules (pages, CMS, multilingual, accessibility) and your budget between 18,000 and 40,000 EUR net. Detailed modular quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
