The Preparation of a Family Friendly Bike Trail Design and Supervision of Construction (Stage (ii) to (v)) Castlecomer Discovery Park, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

The Preparation of a Family Friendly Bike Trail Design and Supervision of Construction (Stage (ii) to (v)) Castlecomer Discovery Park, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

Kilkenny County Council_1185

## Summary Kilkenny County Council is procuring the design and construction supervision of a family-friendly bike trail at Castlecomer Discovery Park. The scope covers stages (ii) to (v) of the project, focusing on detailed design and site supervision.

## Scope & Deliverables - Preparation of detailed design for a family-friendly bike trail. - Supervision of construction works for the specified trail sections. - Implementation of stages (ii) through (v) of the project lifecycle.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure, available to all qualified bidders. - Specific professional qualifications, certifications, or prior experience requirements are not stated in the provided data.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €75,000.00 - Submission deadline: Fri Aug 01 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Not stated - Languages: Not stated - Key documents to prepare: Not stated

## Bid Considerations - Low Financial Barrier: The estimated value of €75,000 suggests a smaller-scale contract, potentially suitable for smaller consultancies or specialized firms rather than large infrastructure contractors. - Urgent Timeline: The submission deadline is August 1, 2025, requiring rapid mobilization of resources to prepare necessary documentation. - Niche Focus: The project specifically targets "family-friendly" design, implying a need for expertise in accessible, safe, and engaging landscape architecture rather than high-speed cycling infrastructure. - Information Gaps: Critical details regarding eligibility criteria, submission formats, and contract terms are missing, necessitating direct contact with Kilkenny County Council to avoid disqualification.

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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