Athlone Castle - Construction works for Interpretation, Facilities and Visitor Journey Enhancement Project

Athlone Castle - Construction works for Interpretation, Facilities and Visitor Journey Enhancement Project

Westmeath County Council

## Summary Westmeath County Council is procuring construction works to enhance visitor facilities and interpretation at Athlone Castle. The project focuses on improving the visitor journey through physical infrastructure upgrades.

## Scope & Deliverables - Construction works for interpretation facilities. - Enhancement of visitor journey infrastructure. - Improvement of general visitor facilities at the site.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to economic operators meeting standard EU public procurement criteria. - Qualifications: Relevant construction experience and financial standing required. - Certifications: Standard professional qualifications for construction works apply. - Experience: Proven track record in similar public-sector construction or heritage projects is likely essential.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: Not stated - Submission Deadline: Tue Aug 05 16:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract Duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Database (eTenders). - Languages: English. - Key Documents: - Completed tender documentation. - Proof of eligibility and selection criteria. - Technical proposal detailing methodology and scope understanding. - Financial offer (if applicable in this stage).

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for contractors with specific experience in heritage site renovations or public-sector construction projects. - Opportunities: Potential for long-term maintenance contracts or future phases of the castle enhancement project. - Risks: Restricted procedure limits competition but requires rigorous pre-qualification; unclear budget may impact resource planning. - Timeline: Short preparation window (approx. 5 weeks from publication) demands immediate resource allocation.

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.

Westmeath County Council has 14 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 53 contract(s) worth around €139,767,849.

Recent awarded suppliers include Fox Building & Engineering Ltd, RPS Mervue Galway, Tom McNamara and Partners, Mulleadys Ltd, Bruscar Bhearna teo.