Establishment of a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Design and Build Works Contractors for the Delivery of Large-Scale Social Housing Projects (Project Value Over €5m) for Cork County Council

Cork County Council is establishing a Multi­Party Framework Agreement for Works Contractors,

Establishment of a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Design and Build Works Contractors for the Delivery of Large-Scale Social Housing Projects (Project Value Over €5m) for Cork County Council

Cork County Council

## Summary Cork County Council is establishing a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Design and Build Works Contractors for the delivery of large-scale social housing projects in Ireland. The framework has an estimated value of €250 million and will be used for projects with a value over €5m.

## Scope & Deliverables * Design and build works for social housing projects using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) * Multi-disciplinary design team services, including: + Architectural Services (Contractor Design Specialist), including PSDP + Civil and Structural Engineering Services (Contractor Design Specialist) + Mechanical and Electrical Services (Contractor Design Specialist)

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications/Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €250 million * Submission deadline: Fri Jul 03 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 4 years * Framework/DPS: Multi-Party Framework Agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) + Tender documentation (RFT)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit contractors with experience in large-scale social housing projects and Modern Methods of Construction. * Opportunities: The framework has an estimated value of €250 million, providing a significant opportunity for successful bidders. * Risks: + High competition due to the large estimated value of the framework + Uncertainty regarding future contracts under the framework

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.

Cork County Council has 53 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 15 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 176 contract(s) worth around €784,519,905.

Recent awarded suppliers include Jons Civil Engineering Company Ltd, Ove Arup & Partners Ireland, Priority Geotechnical Limited, Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd, TVAS (Ireland) Ltd.