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Cork Education and Training Board
## Summary Cork Education and Training Board (CETB) is procuring a design team for the "School Energy Pathfinder 2025" project, specifically focusing on the Biomass Programme (WP1) under Bundle 3. This tender aims to secure professional services to support the design and implementation of biomass energy solutions for educational facilities in the region.
## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of design team services for the Biomass Programme (WP1). - Support for the School Energy Pathfinder 2025 initiative. - Deliverables are tied to Bundle 3 requirements, implying specialized engineering or architectural design outputs related to biomass infrastructure.
## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided data; bidders must consult the full tender documentation for specific qualification thresholds. - Professional qualifications in relevant engineering or design disciplines are implied by the "Design Team" nature of the procurement. - Experience in public-sector energy projects or biomass technology is likely required, though not explicitly stated.
## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Wed Aug 06 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated (Procedure type is Open)
## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Public Procurement Directive (PPD) portal or the specific tender notice platform (standard for Irish public sector). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Completed tender forms, technical proposal detailing design methodology, financial proposal (if applicable), and evidence of eligibility/qualifications.
## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Suitable for firms with strong expertise in renewable energy design, particularly biomass, and experience working with Irish educational institutions. - Market Opportunity: Offers a chance to establish a presence in the public sector energy efficiency market, potentially leading to future contracts within the broader Pathfinder programme. - Risk Factors: The lack of stated estimated value creates uncertainty regarding project scale and resource allocation. Bidders must carefully assess the complexity of "Bundle 3" requirements to avoid underestimating effort. - Competitive Landscape: As an Open procedure, competition may be broad; early engagement with CETB for clarifications is advisable to understand specific technical nuances.
Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.
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