Residential Mixed-Use Development at Ardmore Road, Mullingar,

This is a Competitive Dialogue competition to identify a developer to deliver mixed tenure development of

Residential Mixed-Use Development at Ardmore Road, Mullingar,

Westmeath County Council

## Summary Westmeath County Council is procuring a residential mixed-use development comprising 170 units (30% social, 20% affordable, 50% private) on Ardmore Road, Mullingar. The authority seeks a developer to deliver this project through a Competitive Dialogue procedure.

## Scope & Deliverables - Construction of 170 residential units with mixed tenure requirements. - Civil engineering and building construction works. - Architectural, engineering, and urban planning services. - Environmental management and landscape architectural services.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria and grounds for exclusion are detailed in the Procurement Document. - The procedure involves successive elimination stages, with 3 candidates invited to the second stage. - Specific professional qualifications and experience requirements are listed in the procurement documents. - Compliance with Directive 2014/24/EU is mandatory.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €50,000,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: Wed Jun 10 12:00:00 IST 2026. - Contract duration: 60 months. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is required. - Language: English. - Key documents: Review the Procurement Document for selection criteria and exclusion grounds. - Additional information requests must be submitted by 29/05/2026 12:00 +01:00.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established developers with capacity for large-scale, mixed-tenure housing projects in Ireland. - Opportunity: High-value contract (€50m) with a structured Competitive Dialogue process allowing for solution refinement. - Risk: Complex tenure mix (social/affordable/private) requires careful financial modeling and regulatory compliance. - Process: The two-stage elimination process means early qualification is critical; only three candidates proceed to detailed dialogue.

Competitive dialogue. Used for complex contracts where the authority refines the solution through dialogue with shortlisted bidders before final tenders. Expect several rounds and a longer timeline.

Westmeath County Council has 14 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 53 contract(s) worth around €139,767,849.

Recent awarded suppliers include Fox Building & Engineering Ltd, RPS Mervue Galway, Tom McNamara and Partners, Mulleadys Ltd, Bruscar Bhearna teo.