HSE West Estates - Proposed Ambulance Base at Recess, Co. Galway

Development which will include material alterations to an existing single storey Health Centre, including

HSE West Estates - Proposed Ambulance Base at Recess, Co. Galway

Health Service Executive (HSE)

## Summary The Health Service Executive (HSE) West is procuring the construction of a proposed ambulance base in Recess, County Galway. This open tender invites contractors to submit bids for the development of essential emergency medical infrastructure.

## Scope & Deliverables - Construction of a new ambulance base facility. - Site preparation and civil engineering works. - Building envelope and structural integrity. - Installation of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems suitable for emergency vehicle operations. - Completion of all statutory and regulatory compliance requirements for the facility.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified contractors; no specific pre-qualification stage mentioned. - Experience: Demonstrated experience in healthcare or emergency services infrastructure is implied by the nature of the project. - Certifications: Standard construction industry certifications and safety records (e.g., SafeTrec) will likely be required for evaluation. - Financial Standing: Contractors must demonstrate financial capacity to undertake the works, though specific thresholds are not stated.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Thu Aug 14 14:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated (Open procedure)

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the HSE procurement portal or specified e-procurement system (standard for HSE tenders). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Completed tender submission form. - Financial statements and proof of insurance. - Technical proposal including methodology, program, and resource allocation. - Health and Safety Plan. - CVs of key personnel.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Ideal for regional contractors with strong civil engineering capabilities and existing relationships with public sector clients in the West of Ireland. - Opportunity: Provides a chance to establish a long-term maintenance or future expansion relationship with the HSE in the Galway region. - Risk: The absence of a stated estimated value creates uncertainty regarding project scale and budget alignment; thorough site investigation is critical to avoid cost overruns. - Competition: As an open procedure, expect competition from both large national contractors and capable local firms, requiring a highly competitive pricing strategy.

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.

Health Service Executive (HSE) has 236 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 20 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 400 contract(s) worth around €3,627,848,444.

Recent awarded suppliers include 3fivetwo Medical Ltd, Irish Hospital Supplies, Hospital Services Ltd, Astral Healthcare, Varian Medical Systems Ltd.