Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Architect-Led Integrated Design Team Services for Architectural Design, Refurbishment and Conservation projects with an initial contract for Daingean Courthouse.

Offaly County Council is seeking to establishMulti­Party Framework Agreement for Architect­Led

Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Architect-Led Integrated Design Team Services for Architectural Design, Refurbishment and Conservation projects with an initial contract for Daingean Courthouse.

Offaly County Council_448

## Summary Offaly County Council is establishing a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Architect-Led Integrated Design Team Services covering architectural design, refurbishment, and conservation projects. The agreement includes an initial contract for the Daingean Courthouse and potential future works for Donegal, Laois, Leitrim, and Sligo County Councils.

## Scope & Deliverables - Architect-led integrated design team services for architectural design, refurbishment, and conservation. - Initial project: Conservation Masterplan and subsequent works for Daingean Courthouse. - Potential future projects for four other county councils under the same framework terms. - Services must align with National Green Public Procurement criteria and climate change mitigation goals.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria and selection requirements are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Participation is not reserved; open to all qualified suppliers. - Maximum of 12 participants allowed on the framework. - Compliance with Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) standards. - Specific technical qualifications for architectural and conservation expertise are required (see tender docs).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €15,000,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract duration: 48 months. - Submission deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 14:00 IST. - Tender validity: 6 months. - Framework type: Without reopening of competition.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie is mandatory. - Languages: English only. - Key documents: Review the Procurement Document for selection criteria and the Daingean Courthouse Conservation Masterplan for context. - Deadline for additional information requests: May 12, 2026, at 14:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Opportunity: Access to a €15M framework with potential cross-county projects in the Midlands and beyond. - Risk: Framework caps participation at 12 firms, increasing competition intensity. - Suitability: Ideal for established architectural firms with strong conservation and integrated design capabilities. - Compliance: Strict adherence to electronic submission protocols and green procurement criteria is essential.

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.

Offaly County Council_448 has 10 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 60 contract(s) worth around €42,700,874.

Recent awarded suppliers include Kenny Civils and Plant Ltd, Oxigen Ltd, John Ryan Construction Limited, Smyth Project Management Limited T/A Teknabuild, Verde Environmental Group Limited.