St. Oliver Plunkett National School, Newcastle, Athenry, Co. Galway - Mechanical and Electrical Upgrade Works

The existing original school building was constructed in 1977, with a classroom extension added between

St. Oliver Plunkett National School, Newcastle, Athenry, Co. Galway - Mechanical and Electrical Upgrade Works

St Oliver Plunkett NS Newcastle

## Summary St Oliver Plunkett NS Newcastle is procuring mechanical and electrical upgrade works for its school in Athenry, Co. Galway. The project involves removing redundant heating infrastructure and installing new emergency lighting and fire alarms.

## Scope & Deliverables - Stripping out and disposal of redundant LPHW space heating, cold water storage, and boiler house in the 1977 building. - Provision of general power for the new LPHW space heating upgrade. - Installation of new emergency lighting and fire alarm systems. - Retention of existing electrical installations, including the Solar PV system.

## Key Requirements - Specific eligibility criteria and qualifications are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Tenderers must comply with grounds for exclusion outlined in the procurement documents. - No specific certifications are listed in the summary data; refer to the full tender specs for technical qualifications.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €195,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: 27/05/2026 14:00 (Note: Data conflict exists; published data lists 08/06/2026, but detailed terms list 27/05/2026). - Contract duration: 24 months. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is required. - Language: English. - Key documents: Review the Procurement Document for selection criteria and exclusion grounds. Request additional information by 20/05/2026. - Tender validity: 180 days.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for contractors with experience in school refurbishments, specifically electrical and mechanical upgrades. - Opportunities: Clear scope with defined deliverables; electronic invoicing and payment are supported. - Risks: Conflicting deadline dates in the source data require immediate clarification from the buyer. The scope involves working in an active educational environment, requiring strict safety and logistical planning.

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.

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