Procurement of an Architect-Led Integrated Design Team for the development of The Dingle Phoenix Redevelopment Project in Dingle, Co. Kerry from Stage 2c

Procurement of an Architect­Led Integrated Design Team for the development of The Dingle Phoenix

Procurement of an Architect-Led Integrated Design Team for the development of The Dingle Phoenix Redevelopment Project in Dingle, Co. Kerry from Stage 2c

Kerry County Council_1204

## Summary Kerry County Council is procuring an architect-led integrated design team to deliver Stage 2c (feasibility) for the Dingle Phoenix Redevelopment Project in Co. Kerry. The contract focuses on sustainable retrofitting and new build strategies to achieve a carbon-neutral operational model by 2035.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of architectural and related services for the Dingle Phoenix project. - Development of a feasibility study aligned with the National Development Plan 2021–2030 and Climate Action Plan 2023. - Implementation of passive measures for new builds and active measures (PV, solar thermal, heat pumps) for existing facilities. - Focus on reducing the carbon footprint and achieving a carbon-neutral operational model.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; not reserved for sheltered employment. - Qualifications: Specific selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document (Section 5.1.9). - Experience: Tenderers must demonstrate capability in sustainable architecture and retrofitting. - Compliance: Must comply with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €900,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Tuesday, 9 June 2026, at 15:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 12 months. - Tender Validity: 180 days. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8079041 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare the ESPD, Suitability Assessment Questionnaire, Form of Tender, and Response Documents as listed in the tender pack. - Clarifications: Requests for additional information must be submitted by 3 June 2026, 15:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Ideal for firms specializing in sustainable retrofitting, passive house standards, and renewable energy integration. - Policy Alignment: Success requires demonstrating how proposals align with NSO 8 of the National Development Plan and national architecture policies. - Risk: The 12-month duration is tight for a comprehensive feasibility study; ensure resource planning accounts for this constraint. - Competition: As an open procedure covered by the GPA, expect international competition; ensure robust compliance with GPA requirements.

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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