Fire Upgrade Works at Turlough Park House, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 HY31

Fire Upgrade Works at Turlough Park House, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 HY31

Office of Public Works (OPW)

## Summary The Office of Public Works (OPW) is procuring fire upgrade works at Turlough Park House in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. This open procedure requires contractors to execute specific fire safety improvements at the designated public sector site.

## Scope & Deliverables - Execution of fire upgrade works at Turlough Park House. - Completion of all necessary fire safety installations and modifications as per technical specifications. - Delivery of a compliant, safe facility meeting Irish public sector fire safety standards.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified contractors; no specific sector restrictions noted. - Qualifications: Standard construction and fire safety trade qualifications required. - Experience: Relevant experience in fire safety upgrades or similar public building works is implied by the nature of the scope. - Certifications: Must comply with relevant Irish building regulations and fire safety codes.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €1,000 (Not stated if VAT inclusive). - Submission deadline: 17:00 IST on Thursday, July 31, 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: Completed tender forms, technical proposal detailing methodology, compliance statements, and financial bid.

## Bid Considerations - Low Value Opportunity: The estimated value of €1,000 is exceptionally low, suggesting this may be a minor repair or assessment task rather than a major construction project. - Administrative Overhead: The effort required to prepare a full tender for such a small value may outweigh the financial return; verify if a simplified procurement route applies. - Public Sector Compliance: Bidders must be prepared to meet strict OPW administrative and reporting requirements, which can be disproportionate for small contracts. - Timing: The submission window is approximately five weeks from publication, allowing ample time for preparation if the scope is clarified.

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.

Office of Public Works (OPW) has 75 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 400 contract(s) worth around €708,273,020.

Recent awarded suppliers include McCauls, NVM Ireland Ltd, Office of Public Works, Pelko Ltd, Farrell Brothers (Ardee) Limited.