DLR Co Co - Building 2, Harbour Square upgrade of existing HVAC systems

DLR Co Co - Building 2, Harbour Square upgrade of existing HVAC systems

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

## Summary Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is procuring the upgrade of existing HVAC systems for Building 2 at Harbour Square. This is a restricted procedure tender for construction and engineering services.

## Scope & Deliverables - Upgrade of existing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. - Works located at Building 2, Harbour Square, Dun Laoghaire. - Delivery of installed, functional HVAC infrastructure meeting council specifications.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to economic operators meeting EU public procurement criteria. - Procedure: Restricted procedure; pre-qualification is required before invitation to tender. - Experience: Likely requires proven track record in HVAC upgrades for public sector buildings. - Certifications: Standard construction and engineering qualifications applicable to mechanical services.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Mon Aug 18 17:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Portal (eTenders). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Expression of Interest (EOI) or pre-qualification documents as per the tender notice. - Technical proposal detailing the HVAC upgrade methodology. - Financial bid (if invited). - Proof of eligibility and relevant past performance records.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Best suited for established HVAC contractors with specific experience in public sector building retrofits. - Opportunity: Provides a chance to secure a long-term relationship with a major local authority for future maintenance or similar projects. - Risk: The restricted procedure adds complexity; failure to pass the pre-qualification stage results in immediate exclusion. - Timeline: Tight preparation window between publication (Jun 27) and submission (Aug 18); early engagement with the contracting authority is critical to clarify technical specifications.

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.

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has 43 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 6 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 7 contract(s) worth around €36,596,237.

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