Cork Docklands to City Centre Road Network Improvement Scheme

Cork City Council (the “Client”) wishes to engage a suitably experienced Works Contractor to carry out

Cork Docklands to City Centre Road Network Improvement Scheme

Cork City Council

## Summary Cork City Council is seeking a Works Contractor to carry out the Cork Docklands to City Centre Road Network Improvement Scheme, which includes significant upgrades to various roads and public spaces in Cork city.

## Scope & Deliverables * Upgrade of Terrance McSweeney Quay, Albert Quay, Victoria Road, Albert Quay, Monrea Terrace, and Hibernian Buildings * Enhanced footpaths, public realm enhancement, carriageway resurfacing, public lighting, landscaping, and street furniture * Provision of a contra flow bus lane on Victoria Road and Albert Quay along with improved junction layouts

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Suitably experienced Works Contractor + Relevant experience in construction work for highways, roads, airfields, and railways * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value excluding VAT: €15,000,000 * Submission deadline: Thu Jul 02 14:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 15 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through etenders.gov.ie * Languages accepted: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT / qualitative / specs) + Company profile and experience documentation

## Bid Considerations * This tender is suitable for experienced construction companies with a strong track record in similar projects. * Opportunities: + Significant upgrade of public spaces and infrastructure in Cork city + Potential for long-term partnership with Cork City Council * Risks: + High estimated value may require significant investment and resources + Complex project scope may pose challenges in terms of timelines and deliverables

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.

Recent awarded suppliers include Haris Coyle Breen, Downes Associates, Matt O'Mahony & Associates, Breedon Surfacing Solutions Ireland Ltd t/a Breedon Ireland, McGinty and O Shea Ltd..