Project Archaeologist Sligo Public Realm Enhancement Project – Construction Works

The Project Archaeologist will oversee all archaeological aspects of the project on behalf of Sligo County

Project Archaeologist Sligo Public Realm Enhancement Project – Construction Works

Sligo County Council

## Summary Sligo County Council is procuring archaeological services for the Sligo Public Realm Enhancement Project. The contract involves conducting archaeological investigations and monitoring during associated construction works.

## Scope & Deliverables - Archaeological assessment and monitoring of construction works. - Management of archaeological heritage during the public realm enhancement project. - Reporting and compliance with heritage protection standards.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure, available to all qualified bidders. - Qualifications: Professional archaeologist status or equivalent expertise. - Experience: Proven track record in public realm or construction-related archaeological projects. - Certifications: Compliance with Irish heritage regulations and relevant professional bodies.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €30,000.00 - Submission deadline: Wed Feb 25 00:00:00 GMT 2026 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Irish public procurement portal (eTenders). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Completed tender forms, technical proposal detailing methodology, CVs of key personnel, and financial bid.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for small to medium-sized archaeological consultancies with local presence in the West of Ireland. - Opportunities: Low barrier to entry due to modest value; potential for repeat business if performance is strong. - Risks: Tight timeline between publication (May 2026) and deadline (Feb 2026) suggests a potential data error; verify dates immediately. Value is low, requiring efficient resource allocation to ensure profitability. - Note: The publication date (May 2026) is after the submission deadline (Feb 2026), indicating a likely typo in the source data. Confirm the correct timeline with Sligo County Council before bidding.

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.

Sligo County Council has 26 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 5 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 122 contract(s) worth around €192,038,070.

Recent awarded suppliers include Irish Archaeological Consultancy Ltd, SW Stone Limited, Mullafarry Quarry Limited, John G Kilcoyne Plant Hire, Comiskey Plant Hire Limited.