Assessment, upgrade to ‘Basic Standards’ and statutory transfer to Uisce Éireann of the following Public Group Water Schemes supplied by Erris Regional Water Supply Scheme ERWSS

The project involves the assessment and upgrade to Uisce Éireann Basic standards for taking in charge,

Assessment, upgrade to ‘Basic Standards’ and statutory transfer to Uisce Éireann of the following Public Group Water Schemes supplied by Erris Regional Water Supply Scheme ERWSS

Mayo County Council_1127

## Summary Mayo County Council is procuring engineering consultancy services to assess and upgrade twelve Public Group Water Schemes (supplied by the Erris Regional Water Supply Scheme) to Uisce Éireann ‘Basic Standards’ for statutory transfer. The scope includes design, supervision, and potential network replacements to facilitate the taking-in of these assets.

## Scope & Deliverables - Assessment of twelve specific Group Water Schemes (e.g., Elly Blacksod, Emlybeg Common Carne, Keenagh, etc.). - Upgrade works to meet Uisce Éireann Basic Standards, including potential partial replacement of distribution networks and ancillaries. - Diversion of a 250mm watermain currently located in Glencastle Graveyard. - Full project delivery including design, supervision, and handover.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document (QC Part 2). - Bidders must comply with grounds for exclusion as specified in the tender documents. - Specific professional qualifications for civil engineering consultancy are required; exact details are in the attached QC document. - No reserved participation; open to all eligible economic operators.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €190,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract Duration: 18 months. - Submission Deadline: 05/06/2026 at 17:00 IST (Note: TED notice lists 12 Jun, but detailed terms specify 05 Jun). - 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=8097129 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare tender in XML format as per the "Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1" and review QC Part 2 for qualification criteria. Electronic invoicing and payment will be used.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for civil engineering consultancies with experience in Irish water infrastructure and Uisce Éireann standards. - Opportunity: Low-value contract allows for focused resource allocation; potential for future maintenance contracts post-transfer. - Risk: Scope includes "potential" network replacements, requiring careful risk assessment during the assessment phase to avoid cost overruns. - Complexity: Coordination with twelve distinct community schemes and sensitive site work (graveyard diversion) requires robust project management.

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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