Offaly DVR - Design Team Services to Oversee the delivery of a New Domestic Violence Refuge on Kearney's Drive, Tullamore Town, Co. Offaly.

Consultancy Appointment of: Lead Consultant, Architectural, Structural and Civil Engineering, Building

Offaly DVR - Design Team Services to Oversee the delivery of a New Domestic Violence Refuge on Kearney's Drive, Tullamore Town, Co. Offaly.

Oaklee Housing

## Summary Oaklee Housing is procuring a multidisciplinary design team to oversee the delivery of a new domestic violence refuge in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The contract requires integrated consultancy services for a 10-unit residential project, covering design through to construction supervision.

## Scope & Deliverables - Integrated Design Team services including Lead Consultant, Architectural, Structural, and Civil Engineering. - Specialized consultancies: Building Services, Quantity Surveying, Fire Safety, and Disability Access (DAC). - Regulatory roles: Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP), Design & Assigned Certifier, and Employer’s Representative. - Full service delivery from Stage (i) to Stage (v) of the project lifecycle.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility via European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). - Specific professional qualifications for all listed disciplines (e.g., Assigned Certifier registration). - Experience in delivering residential and sensitive social housing projects. - Compliance with Irish construction regulations and safety standards.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €400,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: 14 May 2026 at 16:00 IST. - Contract duration: 47 months. - Tender validity: 180 days. - No framework agreement or DPS.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Irish eTenders portal. - Language: English only. - Key documents: Complete the ESPD and prepare technical/commercial proposals as per the procurement documents. - Information requests: Deadline for queries is 08 May 2026 at 16:00.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established multidisciplinary design consultancies or consortia with strong social housing experience. - Opportunity: Provides a long-term (47-month) engagement with a central government authority, offering stable cash flow. - Risk: The scope is highly specialized; failure to secure all required statutory certifications (e.g., DAC) could lead to disqualification. - Complexity: Requires coordination of multiple disciplines; ensure capacity to manage the full service stages within the timeline.

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