Procurement of Architect Led Integrated Design Team for Áras an Chontae Ground Floor Civic Upgrade Project - including Council Chamber, Main Reception Foyer, meeting rooms, sanitary facilities, circul

Mayo County Council invites tenders from a suitably qualified architect­led integrated design team to

Procurement of Architect Led Integrated Design Team for Áras an Chontae Ground Floor Civic Upgrade Project - including Council Chamber, Main Reception Foyer, meeting rooms, sanitary facilities, circul

Mayo County Council_1127

## Summary Mayo County Council invites tenders from a suitably qualified architect-led integrated design team to deliver full consultancy services for the Áras an Chontae Ground Floor Civic Upgrade Project. The project involves refurbishing and reconfiguring key public facing and civic spaces within the ground floor of Áras an Chontae, Castlebar.

## Scope & Deliverables * Full consultancy services for the Áras an Chontae Ground Floor Civic Upgrade Project * Refurbishment and reconfiguration of key public facing and civic spaces within the ground floor of Áras an Chontae * Compliance with Fire Safety and Disability Access Certificate (DAC) requirements * Progression from preliminary design through detailed design, Part 8 statutory planning process, preparation of tender documentation, procurement of a contractor, and full construction stage services including contract administration and project close-out

## Key Requirements * Suitably qualified architect-led integrated design team * Compliance with Fire Safety and Disability Access Certificate (DAC) requirements * Experience in delivering similar projects * Ability to work within a live operational civic building

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: Not stated * Submission deadline: Fri Jun 26 17:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 18 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8339580 * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender documentation available on https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8339580

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit experienced architect-led integrated design teams with a track record of delivering similar projects in the public sector. * Opportunities: The project involves refurbishing and reconfiguring key public facing and civic spaces within the ground floor of Áras an Chontae, which could provide opportunities for innovation and creativity. * Risks: + The project requires careful consideration of phasing, stakeholder engagement, and continuity of services due to the live operational nature of the building. + Compliance with Fire Safety and Disability Access Certificate (DAC) requirements may pose a challenge.

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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