St David's College Artane, Science Lab Refurbishment under the CASWS 2026

This is a project comprising complete refurbishment and upgrade of 4no. science rooms and shared

St David's College Artane, Science Lab Refurbishment under the CASWS 2026

St David's College

## Summary St David’s College is procuring the complete refurbishment and upgrade of four science laboratories, including shared storerooms and building services. This is a single-lot construction works tender valued at €800,000.

## Scope & Deliverables - Complete refurbishment of 4 science rooms, shared storerooms, prep room, and chemical stores. - Installation of Trespa (or equivalent) approved specification built-in furniture with adequate sinks and equipment storage. - Provision of slip-resistant flooring, ceiling upgrades, and full Building Services upgrade. - Execution under the Short Public Works Contract (FTS6 v1.7).

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; not reserved for sheltered employment. - Qualifications: Specific technical qualifications are detailed in the Procurement Document (not explicitly listed in the notice). - Experience: Selection criteria are sourced from the Procurement Document. - Compliance: Must adhere to grounds for exclusion listed in the Procurement Document.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €800,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 16 Months. - Tender Validity: 3 Months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish eTenders portal is required. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8207623 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Complete the "Form of Tender" and "Schedule" (Volume B) using the Short Public Works Contract (FTS6 v1.7). Obtain full procurement documents from the provided link. - Clarifications: Requests for additional information must be submitted by June 3, 2026, at 12:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for contractors experienced in educational facility refurbishments and specialized lab fit-outs. - Opportunity: Clear scope with a defined lump-sum contract; GPA coverage allows international bidders. - Risk: Short timeline (approx. 3 weeks from publication to submission) requires rapid mobilization. - Constraint: Electronic catalogues are not allowed; strict adherence to the FTS6 contract form is mandatory.

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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