Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Biomass Programme - Heating Upgrade and Building Enabling Works Package - Bundle 6 (DDLETB)

Heating plantroom upgrade and associated electrical works including all associated builder’s works and

Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Biomass Programme - Heating Upgrade and Building Enabling Works Package - Bundle 6 (DDLETB)

Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board

## Summary Dublin and Dun Laoghaire ETB is procuring heating plantroom upgrades, electrical works, and associated builder’s works to facilitate biomass heating installations at six school sites in County Dublin. This is a one-off construction contract for the Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 programme.

## Scope & Deliverables - Heating plantroom upgrades and associated electrical works. - All associated builder’s works and site works required to facilitate biomass installation. - Execution across six (6) specific school locations in County Dublin. - Note: The actual biomass heating installation is handled by a separate contractor.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all tenderers; suitable for SMEs. - Qualifications: Relevant educational and professional qualifications required (details in procurement documents). - Green Criteria: Must adhere to National Green Public Procurement criteria for climate change adaptation. - Exclusion Grounds: Refer to the procurement document for specific grounds for exclusion.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €4,671,810 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 4 months. - Tender Validity: 180 days. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8256037 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare technical and financial proposals per the procurement documents available at the link above. Request additional information by June 18, 2026.

## Bid Considerations - SME Friendly: Explicitly noted as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. - Scope Clarity: Works are preparatory/enabling; bidders must coordinate with the separate biomass contractor to ensure site readiness. - Timeline Pressure: Short 4-month duration requires efficient project management and resource allocation. - Environmental Focus: Strong emphasis on green procurement criteria; bidders should highlight environmental compliance and climate adaptation strategies.

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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