Construction of a Social Housing Proposal at Ardrew Halting Site, Athy, Co. Kildare

Construction of 5 Nr. Group Houses, Replacement of Caretaker Unit, Refurbishment and Alteration of

Construction of a Social Housing Proposal at Ardrew Halting Site, Athy, Co. Kildare

Kildare County Council_385

## Summary Kildare County Council is procuring a construction contract for the development of social housing at Ardrew Halting Site in Athy, Co. Kildare. The project involves the construction of 5 group houses, replacement of a caretaker unit, refurbishment and alteration of existing dayhouses, and associated siteworks.

## Scope & Deliverables * Construction of 5 group houses * Replacement of caretaker unit * Refurbishment and alteration of 4 dayhouses to form 2 new dayhouses * Associated siteworks including attenuation tank and landscaping

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Tenderers must be registered on the Suppliers Database for Kildare County Council. * Qualifications: + Relevant experience in residential construction projects + Compliance with relevant EU directives (e.g. Directive 2014/24/EU) * Certifications: + None specified * Experience: + Proven track record of delivering similar construction projects

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €4,000,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Friday, July 31st, 2026, 16:00 IST * Contract duration: 18 months * Framework/DPS: None

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission form + Technical proposal (including project schedule, methodology, and quality management plan) + Commercial proposal (including pricing, payment terms, and insurance requirements)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in residential construction projects, particularly those with a proven track record of delivering similar projects on time and within budget. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term partnership with Kildare County Council + Opportunity to contribute to the development of social housing in Ireland * Risks: + High level of competition from established contractors + Potential delays or cost overruns due to complex project requirements

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.

Kildare County Council_385 has 45 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 4 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 82 contract(s) worth around €206,427,651.

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