Inis Bofin DRCD Capital 2025 Road to new pier

This tender is for 1 No. road improvement project on Inis Bofin Conamara MD. Award criteria MEAT

Inis Bofin DRCD Capital 2025 Road to new pier

Galway County Council

## Summary Galway County Council is procuring capital works to construct a new pier on Inis Bofin as part of the DRCD Capital 2025 programme. This open tender invites contractors to deliver infrastructure improvements for this specific island location.

## Scope & Deliverables - Construction of a new pier on Inis Bofin. - Execution of capital works associated with the DRCD Capital 2025 initiative. - Delivery of civil engineering works required for the new structure.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility to participate in an open procedure under Irish public procurement rules. - Compliance with relevant construction and safety standards. - Specific qualifications and experience in civil engineering or marine infrastructure are implied by the scope but not explicitly detailed in the provided data. - Adherence to Galway County Council’s tender documentation requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Fri Oct 03 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Via the tender portal (standard for Irish public sector open procedures). - Languages: English (standard for Galway County Council). - Key documents to prepare: Completed tender forms, technical proposal, financial bid, and proof of eligibility/insurance as per the full tender dossier.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Suitable for contractors with experience in remote island logistics and marine civil works. - Opportunity: Provides access to public sector funding through the DRCD Capital programme. - Risk: Remote location may increase logistical costs and supply chain complexity. - Uncertainty: Lack of stated value and detailed scope in the summary requires careful review of the full tender documents to assess viability.

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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