Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Heat Pump Programme Bundle 1 (KWETB Kildare)

Mechanical and Electrical M and E plantroom upgrade enabling works including all associated builders

Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Heat Pump Programme Bundle 1 (KWETB Kildare)

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board

## Summary The Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB) is procuring construction services for the Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Heat Pump Programme Bundle 1. The contract involves mechanical and electrical M&E plantroom upgrade enabling works, including associated builders' works and site works to facilitate heat pump installation at six school sites in County Kildare.

## Scope & Deliverables - Mechanical and electrical M&E plantroom upgrade enabling works - Associated builders' works - Site works for heat pump installation

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Tenderers must be registered on the Supplier Registration System (SRS) or equivalent. - Qualifications: Tenderers must have relevant experience in construction projects, specifically in mechanical and electrical M&E plantroom upgrades. - Certifications: Not stated. - Experience: Tenderers must demonstrate experience in similar projects.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €1,529,801.54 (excluding VAT) - Submission deadline: 18/06/2026 12:00 +01:00 - Contract duration: 4 months - Framework/DPS: None

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website. - Languages: English only. - Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 (associated with addendum ID N/A) + Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Heat Pump Programme Bundle 1 KWETB Kildare (associated with addenda IDs 1 and 2)

## Bid Considerations - This tender may suit companies with experience in construction projects, specifically mechanical and electrical M&E plantroom upgrades. - Opportunities: The contract involves a significant investment in heat pump installation, which could lead to long-term energy savings for the schools. - Risks: + Tenderers must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and have relevant qualifications and experience. + The contract duration is relatively short (4 months), which may require tenderers to manage their resources efficiently.

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.

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board has 6 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 53 contract(s) worth around €51,860,064.

Recent awarded suppliers include Glenlow Construction Ltd. T/A Nolan Construction, Autom8 Installations Limited, Oman-Beverly Smyth, Dunnes Building Services Ltd_79572, Sheelin Group Commerical Interiors.