South Harbour Cape Clear Island Seawall Repairs

South Harbour Cape Clear Island Seawall Repairs

Cork County Council

## Summary Cork County Council is procuring repairs for the seawall at South Harbour on Cape Clear Island. This open procedure requires contractors to restore coastal infrastructure to ensure safety and durability.

## Scope & Deliverables - Execution of structural repairs to the existing seawall. - Restoration of harbour facilities to operational standards. - Compliance with local coastal management regulations.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility for public sector works in Ireland. - Demonstrated experience in marine or coastal civil engineering. - Relevant health and safety certifications for offshore/harbour works. - Financial standing sufficient to undertake the works.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Mon Aug 25 00:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (likely eTenders Ireland). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Technical proposal detailing methodology, CVs of key personnel, financial bid forms, and proof of eligibility/insurance.

## Bid Considerations - Logistical Complexity: Cape Clear Island is an offshore island; bidders must account for ferry logistics, weather windows, and potential supply chain disruptions for materials and personnel. - Niche Expertise: This suit contractors with specific marine construction experience and local knowledge of Cork County Council’s procurement processes. - Value Uncertainty: With no estimated value provided, assessing commercial viability and resource allocation is challenging without reviewing the full tender documents. - Short Timeline: The window between publication (Jul 23) and submission (Aug 25) is tight, requiring rapid mobilization for site assessment and 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.

Cork County Council has 53 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 11 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 176 contract(s) worth around €784,519,905.

Recent awarded suppliers include Jons Civil Engineering Company Ltd, Ove Arup & Partners Ireland, Priority Geotechnical Limited, Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd, TVAS (Ireland) Ltd.