Fire Upgrade Works and Energy Upgrade Works, Fountain View, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

Fire Upgrade Works and Energy Upgrade Works, together with all associated works at Fountain View

Fire Upgrade Works and Energy Upgrade Works, Fountain View, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois

Health Service Executive (HSE)

## Summary The Health Service Executive (HSE) is procuring fire and energy upgrade works at Fountain View, a residential care facility in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. This single-lot construction project requires specialized upgrades to ensure compliance and energy efficiency within a healthcare setting.

## Scope & Deliverables - Fire safety upgrades and energy efficiency improvements. - All associated construction works at the Fountain View site. - Execution within a strict three-month timeframe.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; no reserved participation. - Qualifications: Specific selection criteria are detailed in the procurement documents. - Experience: Relevant construction experience for health-related buildings is implied by the CPV codes. - Compliance: Must adhere to grounds for exclusion listed in the procurement document.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €320,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 25 May 2026 at 16:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 3 Months. - Tender Validity: 6 Months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish eTenders portal is mandatory. - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare the Tender Structure XML, response to the main tender package, and address specific addenda (including M&E drawings, asbestos removal details, and Addenda 3 & 4). - Contact: procurement.helpdesk@hse.ie for queries.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for contractors with specific expertise in fire safety and energy retrofitting within active healthcare or residential care facilities. - Opportunities: The €320k value offers a manageable scope for specialized firms, with potential for repeat business given the HSE’s ongoing infrastructure needs. - Risks: The three-month duration is aggressive for construction works, requiring precise scheduling. Asbestos removal (Addendum 2) introduces significant health and safety compliance risks that must be priced accurately.

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.

Health Service Executive (HSE) has 236 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 20 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 400 contract(s) worth around €3,627,848,444.

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