Upgrading of Ablutions and Insulation on 3 Storey Recruit Accommodation Block at Aiken Barracks

The works are located in the 3 Storey Recruit Accommodation Block and include the upgrading of six (6)

Upgrading of Ablutions and Insulation on 3 Storey Recruit Accommodation Block at Aiken Barracks

Irish Defence Forces_1144

## Summary The Irish Defence Forces are procuring construction works to upgrade ablution facilities and insulation within a recruit accommodation block at Aiken Barracks in Dublin. This is a single-lot open procedure for building improvements valued at €200,000.

## Scope & Deliverables - Upgrading of six (6) ablution areas. - Upgrading of insulation in ten (10) accommodation rooms. - Works located specifically in the 3 Storey Recruit Accommodation Block at Aiken Barracks, Dublin.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all bidders; not reserved for sheltered employment. - Selection Criteria: Specific qualifications and experience requirements are detailed in the Procurement Document (source not explicitly listed in summary data). - Exclusion Grounds: Defined in the Procurement Document. - Compliance: Must adhere to Directive 2014/24/EU and Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) standards.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €200,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 01/06/2026 at 12:00 IST (Note: Notice text lists 03/06, but specific lot details list 01/06; verify via tender portal). - Contract Duration: 6 Months. - Tender Validity: 180 Days. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8103942. - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare tender per Procurement Document specifications; electronic catalogue is not allowed. - Additional Info: Requests for information must be submitted by 25/05/2026.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for construction firms with experience in military or institutional building maintenance and renovation. - Opportunities: Straightforward scope (ablutions/insulation) with clear duration; electronic payment and ordering streamline administration. - Risks: Value is moderate; strict adherence to electronic submission protocols is required. Verify the conflicting deadline (01/06 vs 03/06) immediately to avoid disqualification. - Compliance: Must ensure all exclusion grounds and selection criteria from the Procurement Document are fully addressed.

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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