Provision of design deliver and installation of floodlighting system for the National Cricket Centre

A floodlighting specialist is required to develop the design and then deliver a fully engineered solution

Provision of design deliver and installation of floodlighting system for the National Cricket Centre

Sport Ireland

## Summary Sport Ireland is procuring a turnkey floodlighting solution for the National Cricket Centre in Dublin. The contract requires a specialist to design, manufacture, install, and commission a system meeting Class B lighting standards for TV broadcast and non-TV use.

## Scope & Deliverables - Design, procurement, and manufacture of floodlights, masts/headframes, and electrical infrastructure. - Installation and commissioning of a DMX-based lighting control system. - Compliance with Class B lighting standards (ECB Appendix G May 2023) and national/international broadcast requirements. - Execution of works within the framework of sheltered employment programmes (status: Not stated).

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; no reserved participation. - Qualifications: Specialist experience in floodlighting design and engineering. - Standards: Must adhere to IS EN 15614-1, ICC/ECB guidance, and specific Class B illuminance metrics. - Documentation: Compliance with ESPD for exclusion/selection criteria.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €5,000,000 (excl. VAT). - Submission Deadline: 05/06/2026 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 3 Years. - Tender Validity: 180 Days. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is mandatory. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8091753 - Language: English only. - Key Documents: Prepare technical proposal aligned with the Architect’s concept mast design and the Employer’s Requirements Specification.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for firms with specialized cricket/sports lighting expertise and engineering capabilities. - Opportunity: High-value contract supporting a major national infrastructure project. - Risk: Strict adherence to Class B standards and the architect’s preferred mast design limits design flexibility. - Timeline: Accelerated preparation required; clarification deadline was 29/05/2026.

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.

Sport Ireland has 17 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 76 contract(s) worth around €29,245,244.

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