SRRRP Framework 2026

The Minister for Education and Youth (the Contracting Authority), intends to establish a Multi­Party

SRRRP Framework 2026

Department of Education and Youth

## Summary The Department of Education and Youth is seeking to establish a multi-party framework agreement with building contractors for the remediation, retrofit, refurbishment works, and decarbonisation of up to 17 schools across Ireland. The estimated value of the contract is €210 million.

## Scope & Deliverables - Remediation, retrofit, refurbishment works, and decarbonisation of up to 17 schools across Ireland - Works contracts for individual schools or groups of schools

## Key Requirements - Suitably qualified and experienced building contractors - Compliance with Directive 2014/24/EU - Participation is not reserved; the names and professional qualifications of staff assigned to perform the contract must be given - The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €210 million - Submission deadline: Friday, 10 July 2026, 17:00 IST - Contract duration: 24 months - Framework agreement with reopening of competition

## How to Bid - Electronic submission required through the etenders.gov.ie portal - Languages accepted: English - Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT / qualitative / specs) + Procurement document

## Bid Considerations - This tender may suit experienced building contractors with a strong track record in similar projects. - Opportunities include working on high-profile government contracts and contributing to the decarbonisation of schools. - Risks include the complexity of the project, the need for compliance with EU directives, and the potential for competition from other bidders.

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.

Department of Education and Youth has 7 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 12 contract(s) worth around €31,337,089.

Recent awarded suppliers include EDU-Relate, Glasgiven Contracts Ltd, University of Limerick_83670, Gravity Architects, Colman Reynolds and Associates.