Call for Tenders from Developers for Social and Cost Rental Residential Schemes in Cork City and Cork County Regions – greater than 200 homes

Call for Tenders from suitably qualified Developers for social and cost rental residential developments

Call for Tenders from Developers for Social and Cost Rental Residential Schemes in Cork City and Cork County Regions – greater than 200 homes

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## Summary The Irish public sector is seeking to procure a developer for social and cost rental residential schemes in Cork City and County regions, with an estimated value of €250 million. The contract will involve the construction of over 200 homes on suitable sites with full planning permission.

## Scope & Deliverables * Construction of multi-dwelling buildings (over 200 units) * Site Sale contract with constructed phase executed via a Development Agreement with Stage Payments

## Key Requirements * Suitably qualified Developers for social and cost rental residential developments * Minimum requirements, eligibility criteria, and specifications outlined in the Call for Tender document and supporting procurement documents * Full planning permission in place for suitable sites * Ability to deliver schemes through a Site Sale contract with constructed phase executed via a Development Agreement with Stage Payments

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €250 million * Submission deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026 (12:00 PM IST) * Contract duration: 48 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system in place

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Call for Tender document and supporting procurement documents + Tender response, including technical and financial proposals

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit developers with experience in social and cost rental residential developments, particularly those familiar with Irish public sector procurement processes. * Opportunities include the potential for a significant contract value and the chance to contribute to Ireland's housing needs. * Risks include the complexity of the procurement process and the need to comply with specific requirements outlined in the Call for Tender document.

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.

Respond has 4 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 2 contract(s) worth around €300,000.

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