Cork Docklands South Quays - Archaeological Surveys

Cork Docklands South Quays - Archaeological Surveys

Cork City Council

## Summary Cork City Council is procuring archaeological and topographical survey services for the Cork Docklands South Quays development. The contract involves geophysical, bathymetric, and building surveys to support heritage conservation efforts.

## Scope & Deliverables - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites. - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites. - Bathymetric survey services. - Building surveying services for architectural heritage. - Performance of works within the South-West region of Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document; specific qualifications are not listed in the notice. - Tenderers must comply with grounds for exclusion as per the Procurement Document. - No reserved participation; open to all eligible bidders under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). - No strategic procurement aims specified.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €115,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: 29 May 2026 at 14:00 IST. - Contract duration: 3 months. - Tender validity: 180 days. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7758966 - Language: English only. - Key documents: Prepare pricing documents (Volume C) and technical proposals as per the Procurement Document. - Additional info requests: Deadline 15 May 2026 at 14:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for firms with specialized archaeological, geophysical, and bathymetric surveying capabilities. - Opportunity: Short 3-month duration allows for quick turnaround and potential repeat work in the docklands area. - Risk: Strict electronic submission requirements and tight timeline (deadline 29 May 2026) require immediate action. - Complexity: Scope covers diverse survey types (topographical, geophysical, building), requiring multidisciplinary expertise.

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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