Appointment of an Integrated Design Team for UCC Outdoor Sports Facilities - Phase 1

Appointment of an Integrated Design Team for UCC Outdoor Sports Facilities - Phase 1

University College Cork

## Summary University College Cork (UCC) is procuring an integrated design team for Phase 1 of its outdoor sports facilities. This restricted procedure tender seeks architectural and engineering expertise to develop comprehensive design solutions for the university’s sports infrastructure.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of integrated design services for outdoor sports facilities at UCC. - Development of Phase 1 design packages, likely including architectural, structural, and landscape engineering inputs. - Collaboration with the contracting authority to refine requirements and deliver compliant design documentation.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to qualified design firms; specific economic and technical capacity criteria apply under the restricted procedure. - Qualifications: Professional registration in architecture and/or engineering is typically required for such integrated teams. - Experience: Demonstrable experience in higher education infrastructure or large-scale sports facility design is essential. - Certifications: Standard public procurement compliance documents (e.g., EDE, self-declaration forms) must be submitted.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: Not stated - Submission Deadline: Tue Aug 26 00:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract Duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated (Single contract via restricted procedure)

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Portal (eTenders). - Language: English. - Key Documents: - Expression of Interest (EOI) or tender response form. - Economic and technical capacity evidence. - Detailed methodology and team CVs. - Compliance with the specific tender documentation provided by UCC.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established multidisciplinary design consultancies with a strong presence in the Irish higher education sector. - Opportunity: Offers a strategic entry point for long-term relationship building with a major Irish university, potentially leading to future phases. - Risk: The "restricted" nature means only pre-qualified or shortlisted firms may proceed; failure to meet strict eligibility criteria early on will result in immediate disqualification. - Timing: The deadline is approximately one month from publication, requiring rapid mobilization of technical resources and proposal writing teams.

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.

University College Cork has 37 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 8 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 132 contract(s) worth around €360,546,151.

Recent awarded suppliers include Murnane & O'Shea Ltd + rest of framework, Summerhill Construction, University College Cork (UCC), Firecrest Safety Systems Ltd, Emerald Fire technology Ltd.