Roads Drainage Improvement Works Contract, 2026

Road drainage improvement works at various areas within the jurisdiction of Cork City Council

Roads Drainage Improvement Works Contract, 2026

Cork City Council

## Summary Cork City Council is procuring road drainage improvement works across various locations within its jurisdiction. This is a single-lot public works contract with a 12-month duration, specifically noted as suitable for SMEs.

## Scope & Deliverables - Ground drainage, drain construction, and plumbing/drain-laying works. - Installation of drainage covers and equipment. - Surface works associated with drainage infrastructure. - Performance location: South-West Ireland (IE053).

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria are detailed in the procurement document. - Tenderers must meet exclusion grounds specified in the procurement document. - No specific qualifications or certifications are listed in the notice; refer to the tender documents for selection criteria. - Green Public Procurement criteria apply for reducing environmental impacts.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €250,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: 09 June 2026 at 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: 12 months. - Tender validity: 180 days. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7892084 - Language: English only. - Key documents to prepare: Tender Documents, Tender Structure XML, Bill of Quantities (Rev1), and relevant drawings (Roads North, Clarkes Hill). - Additional information requests must be submitted by 02 June 2026.

## Bid Considerations - SME Friendly: Explicitly stated as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. - Value: At €250k, this is a below-threshold contract, potentially simplifying the administrative burden compared to EU-wide tenders. - Scope Clarity: The Bill of Quantities and drawings are available, allowing for precise cost estimation. - Risk: The "Other" legal basis and exclusion criteria require careful review of the procurement document to ensure compliance.

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.

Cork City Council has 35 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 7 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 72 contract(s) worth around €316,139,356.

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