Laois County Council tender for the construction of 4 no. Housing units and the renovation of 3 no. existing terrace units on Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

The construction of 4 no. Housing units and the renovation of 3 no. existing terrace units on Abbeyleix

Laois County Council tender for the construction of 4 no. Housing units and the renovation of 3 no. existing terrace units on Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Laois County Council

## Summary Laois County Council is procuring the construction of four new housing units and the renovation of three existing terrace units in Portlaoise. The contract is valued at €2.2 million (excl. VAT) with a 15-month duration starting August 2026.

## Scope & Deliverables - Construction of 4 new housing units. - Renovation of 3 existing terrace units on Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise. - Site development, demolition, and clearance works. - Performance location: Midland region, Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; no reserved participation. - Selection Criteria: Detailed in the Procurement Document (not specified in tender notice). - Experience/Qualifications: Must meet exclusion grounds and selection criteria outlined in the tender documents. - Compliance: Adherence to Directive 2014/24/EU and Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €2,200,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 02 June 2026, 16:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 15 months (Start date: 03 August 2026). - Tender Validity: 180 days. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7957537 - Language: English only. - Key Documents: Download tender documents from the provided link. Prepare electronic invoice and ordering compliance. - Contact: Pat Treacy (corpaffairs@laoiscoco.ie) for information requests by 19 May 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Award Criteria: Cost-based only; price competitiveness is critical. - Opportunity: Significant value for contractors with local presence or experience in mixed new-build/renovation projects. - Risk: Strict electronic invoicing and ordering requirements demand robust digital infrastructure. - Suitability: Best suited for established construction firms capable of managing site preparation, demolition, and residential works simultaneously.

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.

Laois County Council has 14 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 26 contract(s) worth around €31,605,524.

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