Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 – Heat Pump Programme - Bundle 3 (LOETB)

Mechanical and Electrical (M and E) plantroom upgrade enabling works including all associated builder’s

Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 – Heat Pump Programme - Bundle 3 (LOETB)

Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (Offaly)

## Summary The Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) is seeking a contractor to undertake mechanical and electrical plantroom upgrade enabling works for the Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 – Heat Pump Programme Bundle 3. The estimated value of the contract is €1,232,943.74.

## Scope & Deliverables * Mechanical and Electrical (M and E) plantroom upgrade enabling works * Associated builder's works and site works to facilitate heat pump installation at five school sites * Works to be carried out at four schools in County Offaly and one school in County Laois

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications/Certifications: + Contractors must have the necessary qualifications, certifications, and experience to undertake the works * Experience: Contractors must have relevant experience in undertaking similar works

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €1,232,943.74 * Submission deadline: 19 June 2026 (12:00:00 IST) * Contract duration: 4 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Invitation to Tender + Suitability Assessment Questionnaire + Volume A Works Requirements + Volume B Form of Tender + Volume C Pricing Document + Volume X Information Pack

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit contractors with experience in undertaking mechanical and electrical works, particularly those with a presence in the Midland region. * Opportunities: + The contract value is relatively high, indicating a significant project scope. + The contractor will have the opportunity to work on multiple school sites, potentially leading to future business opportunities. * Risks: + The contractor must ensure they meet all eligibility and qualification requirements. + The contract duration is relatively short, which may impact the contractor's ability to complete the works within the specified timeframe.

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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