25.005 Invitation to Tender – Building Services Engineer (M and E) Design Consultant Services - Energy Pathfinder Programme 2025/2026 – WP 1 Biomass (Louth/Meath)

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), and the Department of Education and Youth (DEY)

25.005 Invitation to Tender – Building Services Engineer (M and E) Design Consultant Services - Energy Pathfinder Programme 2025/2026 – WP 1 Biomass (Louth/Meath)

Louth and Meath Education and Training Board 1384

## Summary Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) is procuring Building Services Engineer (M and E) design consultancy services for the Energy Pathfinder Programme 2025/2026, specifically focusing on Biomass works in Louth and Meath. This open tender targets firms capable of delivering specialized mechanical and electrical engineering design for educational infrastructure.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) design consultancy services. - Focus on Biomass energy systems within the Energy Pathfinder Programme. - Implementation of works across the Louth and Meath regions. - Support for the first Work Package (WP 1) of the 2025/2026 programme.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility for public sector procurement in Ireland. - Professional qualifications in Mechanical and Electrical engineering. - Demonstrated experience in M&E design for building services. - Specific expertise or capacity to deliver biomass energy system designs. - Compliance with LMETB and relevant Irish public procurement regulations.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €363,492.00 - Submission deadline: Monday, 28 July 2025, at 12:00 IST - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Not stated (typically via eTenders for Irish public bodies) - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: - Technical proposal detailing M&E design approach and biomass expertise. - Financial proposal/bid form. - Proof of eligibility and professional certifications. - Relevant past experience references.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established M&E engineering consultancies with a track record in renewable energy and educational sector projects. - Opportunity: Provides access to a significant public sector contract with a clear focus on sustainable energy infrastructure. - Risk: The narrow scope (Biomass WP 1) may limit broader applicability; ensure specific biomass design capabilities are highlighted to avoid disqualification. - Timeline: Tight preparation window; submission is due late July 2025, requiring immediate resource allocation.

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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