Tipperary County Council Provision of Design Team Services by Tipperary County Council for the Westgate Refurbishment Plan in Clonmel

Tipperary County Council intend to appoint technical consultants to conserve the Westgate building

Tipperary County Council Provision of Design Team Services by Tipperary County Council for the Westgate Refurbishment Plan in Clonmel

Tipperary County Council

## Summary Tipperary County Council is seeking a design team to conserve the Westgate building in Clonmel and explore options for its reuse. The contract involves services related to design consultancy, project-design services, specialty design services, and engineering design services.

## Scope & Deliverables - Explore options for the future use of the Westgate building and identify redevelopment potential - Assess the existing built context and prepare integrated layout options for the future use of Westgate and its adjoining properties - Apply for funding for the restoration through available channels

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all tenderers - Qualifications: - Experience in conservation works on protected structures - Presence of a RIAI Grade 1 or 2 Conservation Architect/Conservation Engineer on the design team - Certifications: Not specified - Experience: Relevant experience in conservation and design services

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value excluding VAT: €50,000 - Submission deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026, 12:00 IST - Contract duration: 12 months - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission through etenders.gov.ie - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: - Tenderers must submit a tender in accordance with the procurement document - The tender should include all necessary information and documentation as specified in the procurement document

## Bid Considerations - This contract may suit companies with experience in conservation works on protected structures. - Opportunities exist for collaboration between design teams and Tipperary County Council to enhance the functionality, attractiveness, and contribution of the Westgate area to the public realm. - Risks include the complexity of the project and the need for a high level of expertise in conservation and design services.

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.

Tipperary County Council has 29 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 6 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 114 contract(s) worth around €316,393,137.

Recent awarded suppliers include SSE Airtricity Solutions, Roadstone Ltd, Clonmel Waste Disposal Ltd., Marlhill construction Services Ltd, P Halpin Constructing Ltd.