Carlow County Council
## Summary Carlow County Council is procuring surface dressing works for the Oak Park Forrest Park Trail. This restricted procedure tender requires pre-qualified contractors to submit bids for the 2025 maintenance cycle.
## Scope & Deliverables - Execution of surface dressing on the Oak Park Forrest Park Trail. - Completion of works within the 2025 timeframe. - Adherence to specific technical standards for trail maintenance.
## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Contractors must be on the relevant pre-qualification list for the restricted procedure. - Experience: Proven track record in civil engineering, road maintenance, or trail surface works. - Certifications: Standard public sector compliance documents (e.g., tax clearance, social insurance) are typically required, though specific technical certifications are not detailed in the summary data.
## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: Not stated - Submission Deadline: Mon Apr 07 16:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract Duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated
## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Public Contracts Regulation (PCR) portal or the authority’s designated e-procurement system. - Languages: English. - Key Documents: - Completed tender return forms. - Technical proposal detailing methodology. - Financial bid. - Proof of pre-qualification status.
## Bid Considerations - Suitability: This tender suits specialized civil maintenance contractors with existing relationships with Irish local authorities. - Opportunities: Provides a chance to secure a public sector contract in County Carlow, potentially leading to future maintenance agreements. - Risks: The restricted procedure limits the bidder pool, increasing competition among pre-qualified firms. The lack of stated value makes cost-benefit analysis difficult prior to bid preparation. - Timing: The deadline is April 2025, allowing ample time for preparation, but bidders must verify pre-qualification status immediately.
Restricted procedure. A two-stage process: suppliers first complete a selection questionnaire (capacity, experience, financial standing), and only those who qualify are invited to submit a full tender. Plan for the pre-qualification stage well before the tender deadline.
Carlow County Council has 19 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 5 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 26 contract(s) worth around €11,098,488.
Recent awarded suppliers include TA Group, Hayes Higgins Partnership, Allplay, Cahill Crafts Ltd., John Somers Construction Ltd.
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