Churchtown Landfill Site - Ground Investigation

Churchtown Landfill Site occupies an area footprint of approximately 9.7 hectares and it is located

Churchtown Landfill Site - Ground Investigation

Donegal County Council_1193

## Summary Donegal County Council is procuring ground investigation work for the Churchtown Landfill Site, a project aimed at reducing environmental impacts. The contract involves drilling and testing boreholes to assess groundwater and leachate levels.

## Scope & Deliverables * One (1) rotary groundwater borehole to 15m bgl * Four (4) rotary leachate monitoring wells in waste to 5-10m bgl * Two (2) shallow groundwater wells along the southern boundary between the waste body and the River Finn * Installation of groundwater/leachate monitoring standpipes in all boreholes * Decommissioning one (1) existing borehole GW1 * Monitoring standpipe development, purge, and permeability testing * In-situ testing (Hydraulic conductivity testing) in all completed groundwater monitoring wells

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Relevant experience in ground investigation work * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: At least one year of experience in similar projects

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €40,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 17:00 IST * Contract duration: 1 month * Framework/DPS: None stated

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Technical proposal outlining the scope of work and methodology + Financial proposal including a detailed breakdown of costs + Proof of relevant experience and qualifications

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit companies with experience in ground investigation work, particularly those familiar with Irish regulations. * Opportunities: The project aims to reduce environmental impacts, which could be an attractive aspect for companies committed to sustainability. * Risks: + The short contract duration (1 month) may pose a challenge for bidders requiring more time to complete the work. + The requirement for electronic submission and payment may add complexity to the bidding process.

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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