Footpath Contract Phase 2 - 2026

Footpath Contract Phase 2 - 2026

Cork City Council

## Summary Cork City Council is procuring a footpath construction contract for Phase 2 of the Footpath Contract 2026. The estimated value excluding VAT is €1,500,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Construction of footpaths in North and South Wards of Cork City * Duration: 7 months * Estimated value excluding VAT: €1,500,000 per lot

## Key Requirements * Eligible bidders must be registered on the eTenders website * Bidders must submit tenders for both lots (North and South Wards) * No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system is in place * The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value excluding VAT: €1,500,000 per lot * Submission deadline: 24/06/2026 12:00:00 IST * Contract duration: 7 months * Framework/DPS: None

## How to Bid * Electronic submission is required through the eTenders website * Languages accepted: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT) + Qualitative and technical specifications * Submission method: Online through the eTenders website

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit bidders with experience in footpath construction and a strong presence in the Cork City area. * Opportunities include working on a large-scale project for a local authority and potentially securing future contracts. * Risks include the complexity of the project, competition from established contractors, and potential delays or changes to the project scope.

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.

Cork City Council has 35 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 7 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 72 contract(s) worth around €316,139,356.

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