Civil/Structural Engineering Led Single Point Design Team for New Harbour Workshop and New Accommodation for Marine Institute and Port of Waterford at Dunmore East Fishery Harbour Centre (FHC)

The Marine Engineering Division (MED) within the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Civil/Structural Engineering Led Single Point Design Team for New Harbour Workshop and New Accommodation for Marine Institute and Port of Waterford at Dunmore East Fishery Harbour Centre (FHC)

Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine

## Summary The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineering Led Single Point Design Team to deliver an Engineering Workshop and new accommodation for Marine Institute and Port of Waterford at Dunmore East Fishery Harbour Centre. The estimated value of the contract is €2,000,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * A Civil/Structural Engineering Consultant will be the Design Team Leader on the project. * The Design Team will consist of a Civil/Structural Engineering Consultant (Design Team Leader), Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Building Services (M and E) Engineering Consultant, and an Information Manager/BIM Consultant. * The team will deliver an Engineering Workshop and new accommodation for Marine Institute and Port of Waterford at Dunmore East Fishery Harbour Centre.

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated. * Qualifications: + Experience in the design and delivery of commercial buildings and public spaces. + Civil/Structural Engineering Consultant to be the Design Team Leader. * Certifications: Not stated. * Experience: At least 3 years' experience in similar projects.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €2,000,000. * Submission deadline: Thu Jun 18 16:00:00 IST 2026. * Contract duration: 36 months. * Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie. * Languages: English only. * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT). + Qualitative and technical specifications.

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in delivering large-scale civil engineering projects, particularly those with a strong track record in working with public sector clients. * Opportunities include the potential for long-term relationships with the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine and other government agencies. * Risks include the complexity of the project, the need to meet tight deadlines, and the potential for changes to the scope or budget.

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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