MCC Refurbishment of existing children's playground at Cois Abhainn, Castlebar, Co Mayo

MCC Refurbishment of existing children's playground at Cois Abhainn, Castlebar, Co Mayo

Mayo County Council_1127

## Summary Mayo County Council is procuring the refurbishment of an existing children’s playground located at Cois Abhainn, Castlebar, Co Mayo. This is an open procedure aimed at selecting a contractor to execute specific civil and landscaping works.

## Scope & Deliverables - Refurbishment of the existing playground infrastructure at the specified site. - Execution of civil engineering works associated with the site preparation and installation. - Delivery of a safe, compliant, and functional play area for public use.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified contractors; no specific pre-qualification stage mentioned. - Experience: Likely requires proven experience in public sector playground or civil refurbishment projects. - Certifications: Standard construction industry certifications (e.g., Safe Pass, FÁS) are typically required for Irish public works, though not explicitly listed in the brief. - Financial Standing: Standard financial solvency checks apply for public sector contracts.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: Not stated - Submission Deadline: Tue Aug 05 17:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract Duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish public procurement portal (eTenders.ie) is standard for Mayo County Council. - Languages: English. - Key Documents: - Completed tender documentation (CPV codes and technical specs). - Financial bid form. - Declaration of Suitability (DoS). - Relevant insurance and tax clearance certificates.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Best suited for local or regional contractors with existing relationships with Mayo County Council and experience in playground safety standards. - Opportunities: Potential for repeat business if performance is high; opportunity to establish a presence in the Mayo region. - Risks: Value uncertainty makes cost estimation difficult; strict adherence to the August 5 deadline is critical as late bids are rejected. - Competition: Open procedure implies broad competition; success depends on technical merit and competitive 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.

Mayo County Council_1127 has 44 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 10 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 79 contract(s) worth around €311,689,725.

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