PEACEPLUS Procurement of a Conservation Architect–Led Multidisciplinary Team for Detailed Design, Construction Management and Handover of Renovation and upgrade works to St Nicholas C.o.I., Dundalk

The project consists primarily of the renovation of the existing building, with reintroduction of the staircase

PEACEPLUS Procurement of a Conservation Architect–Led Multidisciplinary Team for Detailed Design, Construction Management and Handover of Renovation and upgrade works to St Nicholas C.o.I., Dundalk

Louth County Council_381

## Summary Louth County Council is procuring a conservation architect-led multidisciplinary team to deliver detailed design, construction management, and handover for the renovation of St Nicholas C.o.I. in Dundalk. The project focuses on building restoration, accessibility upgrades, and structural reinstatement.

## Scope & Deliverables - Detailed design and construction management for renovating the existing building. - Reintroduction of the staircase to the Southern (‘Soldiers’) Gallery. - Implementation of accessibility works, including exterior-to-interior access improvements. - Installation of a disabled-accessible toilet facility. - Final handover of the completed works.

## Key Requirements - Lead contractor must be a Conservation Architect. - Must form a multidisciplinary team to cover architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. - Compliance with European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) for exclusion and selection criteria. - Adherence to Directive 2014/24/EU legal basis. - Specific technical qualifications for conservation and accessibility works are detailed in the procurement documents.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €63,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 18 months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8043277 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare the ESPD, technical proposal, and financial bid as per the procurement documents available at https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8043277. - Deadline for Clarifications: May 23, 2026, at 12:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized conservation architects and small-to-medium multidisciplinary firms with heritage experience. - Opportunities: Funded by EU (ERDF) and covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), offering transparency and potential for international bidders. - Risks: The low estimated value (€63k) may not justify high bidding costs for large firms; strict conservation expertise is required to avoid technical disqualification.

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