South North Access Road Archaeological Consultant Services Stages I-IV

South North Access Road Archaeological Consultant Services Stages I-IV

Kilkenny County Council_1185

## Summary The South North Access Road Archaeological Consultant Services Stages I-IV tender is a public procurement process by Kilkenny County Council to appoint an archaeological consultant for the South North Access Road project. The contract involves services related to archaeological works on site.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of archaeological consultant services for stages I-IV * Erection of permanent fencing to the site perimeter * Appointment as Principal Site Care Specialist (PSCS) for the duration of the archaeological works

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Relevant experience in archaeological consulting services + Ability to provide high-quality services * Certifications/Experience: Not specified

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value excluding VAT: €458,763 * Submission deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026, 12:00 IST * Contract duration: 17 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8203518) * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document package available on the eTenders portal

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in archaeological consulting services and a strong track record of delivering high-quality projects. * Opportunities for bidders include working on a significant infrastructure project and contributing to the development of zoned lands. * Risks associated with this tender include the complexity of the project, the need for specialized expertise, and the potential for competition from established players in the market.

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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