Clocktower and Old Town Hall - External Works Lynch's Quay, Cobh, County Cork

The project addresses defects to the external fabric of the protected Clock Tower at Lynch’s Quay, Cobh

Clocktower and Old Town Hall - External Works Lynch's Quay, Cobh, County Cork

Port of Cork Company

## Summary The Port of Cork Company is procuring restoration works for the external and internal fabric of the protected Clock Tower and Old Town Hall in Cobh, County Cork. This single-lot contract focuses on repairing defects to the historic structure, including roofing, render, and internal plaster removal.

## Scope & Deliverables - Scaffolded access provision for the Clock Tower. - Renewal of pitched slate roofs. - Repair and reinstatement of rainwater goods. - Conservation of external stucco and render. - Repainting with breathable coatings. - Internal tower plaster removal.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Specific qualifications and certifications are not listed in the notice; bidders must consult the tender package for exact technical and financial standing requirements. - The buyer is a body governed by public law controlled by a central government authority.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €430,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: 24 months. - Tender validity period: 6 months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is required. - Submission address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7937947 - Language: English. - Key documents: Download the "Clocktower and Old Town Hall External Works Tender Package" and associated XML files from the procurement document list. - Additional information deadline: June 4, 2026, at 12:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - SME Friendly: The notice explicitly states this procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. - Heritage Expertise: Success likely requires specific experience in conservation, listed building restoration, and traditional roofing/rendering techniques. - Location Risk: Works are in Cobh, County Cork; bidders should assess logistical costs and site access constraints for the historic site. - Regulatory Review: Disputes are subject to review by the High Court of Ireland under the "Other" legal basis.

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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