TCC-The Mall channel works, boundary treatment and bridge installation

Engineering consultancy services to prepare Part 8 and detail design documents for channel works,

TCC-The Mall channel works, boundary treatment and bridge installation

Tipperary County Council

## Summary Tipperary County Council is procuring engineering consultancy services to prepare Part 8 planning documentation and detailed design documents for channel works, boundary treatments, and an agricultural bridge at The Mall in Templemore. This is a national below-threshold open procedure aimed at improving local biodiversity.

## Scope & Deliverables - Preparation of Part 8 planning documents. - Development of detailed design documents for civil engineering works. - Specific focus on channel works, boundary treatments, and an agricultural bridge access over the Mall channel. - Implementation of green public procurement criteria for pollution prevention and biodiversity improvement.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria and grounds for exclusion are detailed in the procurement document. - The contract is explicitly suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). - Tenderers must demonstrate compliance with selection criteria outlined in the tender docs. - Specific professional qualifications for engineering consultancy are not explicitly listed in the summary data but are implied by the CPV codes (71322000, 71311000).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €45,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 16:00 IST. - Contract duration: 5 months. - Tender validity period: 180 days. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) 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=8197310 - Language: English. - Key documents to prepare: Tender documents are available for download from the eTenders link; additional information requests must be submitted by June 3, 2026.

## Bid Considerations - SME Friendly: The notice explicitly states suitability for SMEs, suggesting a lower barrier to entry for smaller consultancies. - Low Value: At €45k, the financial upside is limited; ensure resource allocation for Part 8 design does not exceed margins. - Short Duration: The 5-month timeline requires immediate availability and efficient project management upon award. - Environmental Focus: Bidders should highlight expertise in biodiversity improvement and pollution control to align with the strategic procurement aims.

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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