Provision of Independent Inspectorate Services with an emphasis on Fire Safety and ancillary related Services for the Dublin Region Homeless Executive

Dublin City Council proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a multi­

Provision of Independent Inspectorate Services with an emphasis on Fire Safety and ancillary related Services for the Dublin Region Homeless Executive

Dublin City Council

## Summary Dublin City Council is procuring independent inspectorate services, with a primary focus on fire safety, for the Dublin Region Homeless Executive. The contract is structured as a multi-party framework agreement to be awarded via a competitive procedure with negotiation.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of independent building inspection services. - Specialized fire safety inspection and consultancy. - Ancillary health and safety advisory services. - Risk and hazard assessments for homeless accommodation. - Technical inspection and surveying services.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified firms; no reserved participation. - Qualifications: Specific professional qualifications and certifications are detailed in the procurement documents (not listed in the notice). - Experience: Relevant experience in building inspection, fire safety, and health & safety consultancy is required. - Financial/Economic: Financial standing criteria are specified in the procurement documents. - Technical: Ability to perform complex inspections and provide advisory engineering services.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €1,500,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 5 years. - Framework/DPS: Multi-party framework agreement (partly without reopening, partly with reopening of competition).

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is mandatory. - Languages: English. - Key Documents: Download the procurement documents from the eTenders portal. Prepare responses for the Pre-Qualification Phase questionnaire. Note that specific award criteria and pricing templates are issued in the Tender Stage.

## Bid Considerations - Complexity: The procedure involves multiple stages (Pre-Qualification, Tender, Negotiation) and allows for negotiation of costs and terms, requiring significant resource allocation. - Uncertainty: The authority reserves the right to award the contract directly after initial tenders without negotiation, or to invite only one firm if a clear winner emerges. - Funding Risk: The project is explicitly subject to funding availability. - Fit: Suitable for established inspection firms with strong fire safety and health & safety credentials in the Dublin region.

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