Galway City Council - Proposed Conservation Works at Menlough Castle - Phase 5 and 6

Proposed Conservation Works at Menlough Castle ­ Phase 5 and 6. The project involves the remedial

Galway City Council - Proposed Conservation Works at Menlough Castle - Phase 5 and 6

Galway City Council

## Summary Galway City Council is procuring conservation works for Menlough Castle, specifically covering Phase 5 and Phase 6 of the project. This tender is part of an ongoing open procedure aimed at preserving this historic site.

## Scope & Deliverables - Execution of specific conservation tasks designated as Phase 5 and Phase 6. - Adherence to heritage conservation standards for the Menlough Castle site. - Completion of works within the specified phases of the broader restoration project.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility to participate in an Open Procedure under EU public procurement rules. - Demonstrated experience in heritage conservation and historic building restoration. - Technical capacity to deliver specialized conservation works. - Specific qualifications or certifications are not detailed in the provided data; bidders must consult the full tender documents for exact credential requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Thu Jul 31 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Not stated (typically via the Irish Public Procurement Database or eTenders for Galway City Council). - Languages: Not stated (likely English, given the jurisdiction). - Key documents to prepare: Not stated (bidders should prepare standard tender response documents, technical proposals, and financial bids as per the full tender pack).

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Best suited for contractors with specialized expertise in heritage conservation and historic masonry/structure repair. - Opportunities: Offers engagement with a significant cultural asset in Galway, potentially leading to further phases of work if performance is strong. - Risks: The estimated value is not stated, creating uncertainty regarding financial viability and resource allocation. - Timeline: The deadline is imminent (July 31, 2025), requiring rapid mobilization of technical and commercial teams to prepare compliant bids.

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.

Galway City Council has 28 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 5 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 83 contract(s) worth around €241,842,122.

Recent awarded suppliers include Healthmatic Ireland Ltd, Swarco Ireland Ltd, Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates Ltd, SCCUL Enterprises CLG_108222, COPE Galway.