Proposed Extension and Renovation Works at DCCI Building, Market Street, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

The conservation and restoration works to the original historic bank building including the refurbishment

Proposed Extension and Renovation Works at DCCI Building, Market Street, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Design and Crafts Council Ireland

## Summary The Design and Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) is procuring construction services for the extension and renovation of its building located on Market Street in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. This is an open procedure inviting contractors to submit bids for the proposed works.

## Scope & Deliverables - Execution of extension works to the existing DCCI building. - Renovation of internal and/or external areas as specified in the tender documents. - Completion of all construction activities at the Market Street site.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility to participate in an open public procurement procedure. - Relevant construction qualifications and experience in building extensions and renovations. - Compliance with Irish public sector procurement regulations. - Specific technical and administrative criteria detailed in the tender dossier (not provided in summary data).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Wed Aug 13 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 (ePPD) is standard for Irish public tenders, though specific instructions are in the tender documents. - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Tender submission form, technical proposal, financial offer, and proof of eligibility/qualifications.

## Bid Considerations - Target Audience: Suitable for construction firms with experience in heritage or commercial building renovations and extensions. - Opportunities: Opportunity to secure a contract with a national cultural body, potentially enhancing portfolio visibility in the arts sector. - Risks: Value is not stated, making budget planning difficult. The short timeline (approx. 4 weeks from publication) requires rapid mobilization of resources. - Due Diligence: Bidders must carefully review the specific technical specifications and site conditions in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, prior to pricing.

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.

Design and Crafts Council Ireland has 2 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 2 contract(s) worth around €270,600.

Recent awarded suppliers include OC and C Architects Limited, Modern Woodcraft Limited.