Pre-qualification to Restricted Tenderer Panel for Howth FHC Dredging Project At Howth Fishery Harbour Centre, Dublin

Pre-qualification to Restricted Tenderer Panel for Howth FHC Dredging Project At Howth Fishery Harbour Centre, Dublin

Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine

## Summary The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is seeking to pre-qualify contractors for a €34m+ project to dredge Howth Harbour in Dublin. The successful contractor will be part of a restricted tenderer panel.

## Scope & Deliverables * Dredging of harbour * Stabilisation and beneficial reuse of contaminated bed material * Construction of new reclaimed multi-use land area

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Experience relevant to the required works * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Demonstrated experience in construction and dredging projects, with ability to mobilise sufficient plant and labour resources

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €34m+ * Submission deadline: Fri Jun 19 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Pre-qualification questionnaire + Suitability questionnaire + Tender documentation (to be released after pre-qualification)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit contractors with experience in large-scale construction and dredging projects, particularly those with a presence in Ireland. * Opportunities: The project offers the chance to work on a significant infrastructure development in Dublin. * Risks: + High competition from established contractors + Complex project requirements (dredging, stabilisation, and beneficial reuse of contaminated material) may pose technical challenges.

Restricted procedure. A two-stage process: suppliers first complete a selection questionnaire (capacity, experience, financial standing), and only those who qualify are invited to submit a full tender. Plan for the pre-qualification stage well before the tender deadline.

Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine has 26 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 110 contract(s) worth around €26,959,789.

Recent awarded suppliers include Lennox Supplies Ltd, Celtic Diagnostics Ltd, Chameleon Colour Systems, Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute (AFBI), Peter Kelly.