Electrical Upgrade Works to Rathcor NS, Riverstown, Co. Louth

The nature of the works involves new installations and complete electrical upgrade to existing electrical

Electrical Upgrade Works to Rathcor NS, Riverstown, Co. Louth

Rath Corr National School

## Summary Rath Corr National School is procuring a complete electrical upgrade for its facility in Riverstown, Co. Louth. The contract covers new installations, switchgear upgrades, lighting, fire systems, and ESB metering relocation.

## Scope & Deliverables - Complete upgrade of existing electrical installations. - Installation of switchgear components, small power, general/emergency lighting, and fire systems. - Upgrade and relocation of ESB metering arrangements. - Builders' work including coring holes, fire stopping, and painting-in of conduits. - Creation of safe roof-space access for works.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Works must comply with Building Regulations (specifically fire-stopping products). - Tenderers must demonstrate capability to handle electrical installation and construction works. - Specific technical requirements include 1-hour fire rating for penetrations and proprietary compliant products.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €250,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 05 June 2026 at 12:00 (Note: Tender text states 05/06/2026; published data lists 10/06/2026; verify via eTenders). - Contract Duration: 12 Months. - Tender Validity: 6 Days. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is mandatory. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8154095 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare technical proposal, pricing schedule, and compliance with the Builders' Work Schedule (BWS01-3140). - Additional Info Requests: Deadline 26 May 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for electrical contractors with construction experience and fire safety compliance capabilities. - Opportunity: Clear scope with defined builders' work quantities reduces ambiguity. - Risk: Short tender validity period (6 days) requires rapid post-award decision-making. - Constraint: No framework agreement; single-lot open procedure limits economies of scale from other lots.

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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