DLR Co Co - Kilbogget Play Space

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced

DLR Co Co - Kilbogget Play Space

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

## Summary Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is procuring the construction of an upgraded play space at Kilbogget Park, Loughlinstown. The contract involves landscaping, playground equipment installation, and specialty design services for a single lot.

## Scope & Deliverables - Construction of an upgraded play space at Kilbogget Park, Dublin 18. - Supply and installation of park and playground equipment. - Landscaping works and specialty design services. - Completion within a 4-month duration.

## Key Requirements - Suitably qualified and experienced contractors. - Compliance with National Green Public Procurement criteria to reduce environmental impacts. - Adherence to selection criteria detailed in the procurement document. - SMEs are explicitly noted as suitable for this procurement.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €300,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: 08 June 2026, 17:00 IST. - Contract duration: 4 months. - Tender validity: 6 months. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Language: English only. - Key documents: Review the "Kilbogget Play Space Tender" package and associated XML structure on the eTenders portal. - Additional information requests must be submitted by 29 May 2026, 17:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - SME Friendly: The notice explicitly states suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises, suggesting a lower barrier to entry for smaller firms. - Green Focus: Bidders must demonstrate capability to meet national green public procurement criteria, which may require specific environmental documentation or material choices. - Short Duration: The 4-month timeline is tight for construction and installation, requiring efficient project management and supply chain coordination. - Local Context: Performance is in Dublin 18; local knowledge of site logistics and community expectations may provide a competitive advantage.

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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