Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025- Biomass Programme Heating Upgrade and Building Enabling Works Package Bundle 3 (CETB)

Heating plantroom upgrade and associated electrical works including all associated builders works and

Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025- Biomass Programme Heating Upgrade and Building Enabling Works Package Bundle 3 (CETB)

Cork Education and Training Board

## Summary The Cork Education and Training Board is procuring construction services for the Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Biomass Programme Heating Upgrade and Building Enabling Works Package Bundle 3. The contract involves heating plantroom upgrades, electrical works, and associated builders' works at six school sites in County Cork.

## Scope & Deliverables - Heating plantroom upgrade - Associated electrical works - Builders' works - Site works to facilitate Biomass Heating Installation

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure, no framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system - Qualifications and experience: Not specified - Certifications: Not stated - Experience with similar projects: Required

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €1,860,724.92 (excluding VAT) - Submission deadline: Friday, 17 July 2026, 14:00 IST - Contract duration: 4 months - Framework/DPS: None

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie - Languages: English only - Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 + Associated builders' works and site works documentation

## Bid Considerations - This tender may suit contractors with experience in construction work, particularly in the education sector. - Opportunities for collaboration with a separately appointed Biomass Contractor. - Risks include meeting tight deadlines and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.

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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