Drumboe Woods Park Development, Phase 1, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal

Donegal County Council intend to carry out the development of phase 1 of a new park to include a

Drumboe Woods Park Development, Phase 1, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal

Donegal County Council_1193

## Summary Donegal County Council is procuring the construction of Phase 1 of Drumboe Woods Park in Stranorlar, Co. Donegal. The project involves developing a new park facility including a playground, teen zone, and associated pathways.

## Scope & Deliverables - Construction of a new park in Stranorlar, Co. Donegal (Border region). - Installation of playground equipment and a dedicated teen zone. - Civil engineering works including drainage pipes, surfacing, and footpath construction. - Repair and maintenance services for playground equipment. - Split into two lots: "PEACE Plus" and "Teen Zone".

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; no reserved participation. Must comply with grounds for exclusion listed in the procurement document. - Experience/Certifications: Specific technical qualifications are detailed in the procurement documents; bidders must review these for selection criteria. - Legal: Compliance with Directive 2014/24/EU and Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). - Submission: Electronic submission only; electronic invoicing and ordering are mandatory.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: Not stated (listed as 0 Euro). - Submission Deadline: Fri Jun 12 12:00:00 IST 2026. - Contract Duration: 12 Months. - Tender Validity: 180 Days. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System.

## How to Bid - Method: Electronic submission via https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8073759. - Language: English. - Key Documents: Download procurement documents from https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8073759. - Deadline for Questions: 26/05/2026 12:00 +01:00. - Constraint: Tenderers must submit tenders for all lots; no partial bids allowed.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Best suited for contractors with local presence in Co. Donegal or the Border region due to site logistics. - Opportunity: Covers both civil engineering and specialized playground/teen zone equipment installation, offering a comprehensive scope. - Risk: Value is undisclosed, making budget planning difficult; bidders must rely on detailed BOQs in the procurement documents. - Complexity: Requires managing two distinct lots (PEACE Plus and Teen Zone) simultaneously under a single tender.

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.

Donegal County Council_1193 has 39 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 13 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 122 contract(s) worth around €158,349,028.

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