Upgrade of Science Laboratories and Preparation Room at Castlecomer Community School, Donaguile, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

Upgrade of 3 no. science laboratories and preparation room located at first floor level and including

Upgrade of Science Laboratories and Preparation Room at Castlecomer Community School, Donaguile, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny

Castlecomer Community School

## Summary Castlecomer Community School is procuring construction works to upgrade three science laboratories and a preparation room in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. The project involves extensive demolition, new fit-out, and mechanical, electrical, and gas services installation.

## Scope & Deliverables - Demolition and removal of existing services, fittings, and equipment. - Provision of new fit-out, mechanical, electrical, and gas services. - Supply and installation of new laboratory equipment and furniture. - Fire safety upgrades, including new firedoors, screens, and firestopping. - Building finishes for floors, walls, and ceilings. - Formation of floor openings and extension of services through ground-floor ceilings. - Replacement of ceilings and services in ground-floor classrooms and corridors beneath the works.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria details are located in the procurement documents; bidders must consult the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). - The contract is not reserved for specific social or economic groups. - Bidders must comply with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). - Specific technical qualifications or certifications are not explicitly listed in the summary data but are required per the full procurement documents.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €850,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: 3 months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the specified portal (details truncated in source, but eTenders.gov.ie is indicated). - Language: English. - Key documents: Bidders must obtain procurement documents from the provided link and prepare the ESPD. Additional information requests must be submitted by May 19, 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for construction firms with experience in educational facility renovations, particularly those involving hazardous material removal and complex MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) upgrades. - Opportunities: The short 3-month duration allows for rapid project completion and quick cash flow turnover. - Risks: The tight timeline requires precise scheduling and resource allocation. The scope includes significant structural changes (floor openings) and fire safety compliance, which may pose technical risks if not accurately priced. - Geography: Works are in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny; bidders should assess logistics and travel costs for their teams.

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.

Castlecomer Community School has 1 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 1 contract(s) worth around €94,143.

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