Cloonatleva GWS works

Installation of four bulk water meters and eight sluice water valves and associated site works

Cloonatleva GWS works

Galway County Council

## Summary Galway County Council is procuring construction works for the Cloonatleva Groundwater Scheme (GWS). The contract involves the installation of four bulk water meters and eight sluice water valves, along with associated site works, for a local authority in the West region of Ireland.

## Scope & Deliverables - Installation of four bulk water meters. - Installation of eight sluice water valves. - Associated site works required for the above installations. - Performance location: West (IE042), Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; participation is not reserved. - Selection Criteria: Specific eligibility, qualifications, and experience requirements are detailed in the Procurement Document (source not fully listed in excerpt). - 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: €50,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 2 months. - Tender Validity: 180 days. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System applies.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8121925 - Language: English only. - Key Documents: Prepare tender in accordance with the Procurement Document available at the official link. Electronic catalogues are not allowed.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for small-to-medium contractors with specific expertise in water distribution pipeline construction and metering infrastructure. - Opportunities: Low administrative burden due to the contract value being below EU thresholds; fast execution timeline (2 months) allows for quick revenue recognition. - Risks: Strict adherence to electronic submission protocols is required; failure to meet the June 2 deadline results in automatic disqualification. - Competition: As an open procedure covered by the GPA, expect competition from both domestic and international suppliers qualified to work in Ireland.

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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