Loughlinstown Training Centre - Plumbing Works - Architectural Services

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Loughlinstown Training Centre - Plumbing Works - Architectural Services

Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board

## Summary Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) is procuring architectural services for plumbing works at the Loughlinstown Training Centre. This open tender requires specialized design and technical support for educational infrastructure maintenance.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of architectural services specifically related to plumbing works. - Technical design and specification support for the Loughlinstown Training Centre facility. - Compliance with public sector construction standards and DDLETB requirements.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility as a registered architectural practice. - Professional qualifications and registration with the relevant architectural authority. - Demonstrated experience in educational or public sector building services. - Compliance with Irish public procurement regulations.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Thu Aug 21 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (eTenders). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Completed tender documentation and forms. - Proof of eligibility and professional registration. - Technical proposal detailing approach to plumbing architectural services. - Financial offer (if applicable/requested).

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Best suited for established architectural firms with specific expertise in MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) design for educational facilities. - Opportunities: Potential for long-term relationship with DDLETB and precedent in public sector educational infrastructure projects. - Risks: Value uncertainty may complicate resource planning; strict adherence to the August 21 deadline is critical as late bids are typically rejected. - Competition: Open procedure implies high competition from various architectural practices; differentiation through specialized plumbing expertise is essential.

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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