Sligo Garda Station Internal Alterations

Sligo Garda Station Internal Alterations

Office of Public Works (OPW)

## Summary The Office of Public Works (OPW) is procuring internal alterations for the Sligo Garda Station. This is a restricted procedure tender for construction works managed on behalf of the Garda Síochána.

## Scope & Deliverables - Internal renovation and alteration works at the Sligo Garda Station. - Completion of all construction activities as specified in the tender documentation.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility for public sector contracts in Ireland. - Relevant construction qualifications and experience in similar building projects. - Compliance with OPW and Garda requirements. - Specific technical certifications or registrations may be required; consult full tender documents for exact criteria.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €1,000,000 (Not stated if this is exclusive of VAT). - Submission deadline: Thursday, 7 August 2025 at 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: Not stated. - Framework/DPS: Not stated.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Restricted procedure; likely requires prior qualification stage or direct submission of tenders to pre-qualified bidders. Consult the full tender notice for specific instructions. - Language: English. - Key documents: Tender submission form, technical proposal, financial bid, and proof of eligibility/qualifications.

## Bid Considerations - This tender suits contractors with experience in public sector security or government building renovations. - The restricted procedure limits competition to pre-qualified firms, potentially increasing the likelihood of success for established players. - Risks include tight preparation time between publication (17 July) and deadline (7 August), requiring immediate resource allocation. - Verify if the €1.0m estimate is accurate and if the scope includes any specialized security installations or compliance standards for Garda facilities.

Restricted procedure. A two-stage process: suppliers first complete a selection questionnaire (capacity, experience, financial standing), and only those who qualify are invited to submit a full tender. Plan for the pre-qualification stage well before the tender deadline.

Office of Public Works (OPW) has 75 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 400 contract(s) worth around €708,273,020.

Recent awarded suppliers include McCauls, NVM Ireland Ltd, Office of Public Works, Pelko Ltd, Farrell Brothers (Ardee) Limited.