National Centre for Research and Remembrance | Enabling Works 1C | Works Contractor

National Centre for Research and Remembrance | Enabling Works 1C | Works Contractor

Office of Public Works (OPW)

## Summary The Office of Public Works (OPW) is procuring enabling works for the National Centre for Research and Remembrance. This open tender seeks a works contractor to prepare the site for subsequent construction phases.

## Scope & Deliverables - Execution of enabling works as specified in the tender documentation. - Site preparation activities required for the National Centre for Research and Remembrance project. - Coordination with the OPW and relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with project timelines.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility to participate in an Open procedure under Irish public procurement regulations. - Demonstrated experience in civil engineering or construction works contracting. - Appropriate health and safety certifications and insurance coverage. - Financial standing sufficient to undertake the works (specific financial thresholds not stated).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €1,000,000 (Not stated if VAT inclusive). - Submission deadline: Friday, 19 September 2025 at 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: Not stated. - Framework/DPS: Not applicable (Open procedure).

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Portal (eTenders). - Language: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Completed tender forms and declarations. - Technical proposal detailing methodology and resources. - Financial bid in the prescribed format. - Proof of eligibility and relevant certifications.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Suitable for established contractors with experience in public sector infrastructure and heritage projects. - Opportunity: Provides access to a high-profile national project with significant visibility and potential for future phases. - Timeline Risk: The submission window is short (17 days from publication), requiring rapid mobilization of resources and documentation. - Complexity: Enabling works often involve unforeseen ground conditions; thorough site investigation is critical to accurate 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.

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.