Centre for Craft Apprenticeships - Dundalk Institute of Technology

The conversion of part of the former PJ Carroll's factory (Phase One) , a protected structure and the

Centre for Craft Apprenticeships - Dundalk Institute of Technology

Dundalk Institute of Technology_1155

## Summary The Centre for Craft Apprenticeships - Dundalk Institute of Technology is procuring construction work for university buildings, specifically the conversion of a former factory and boiler house into apprenticeship teaching facilities. The estimated value is €8,200,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Conversion of part of the former PJ Carroll's factory (Phase One) into 3487 sqm of apprenticeship teaching facilities * Works to the main factory building include: + Modifying the interior and stripping out internal walls + Construction of new motor vehicle workshops, electrical workshops, classrooms, and other ancillary spaces + New rollar shutters, façade works, and a new mezzanine office space * Works to the former boiler house include: + Demolition of a small service building behind the boiler house + Replacement of the roof with a new membrane system + New fall restraint and arrest systems, access + Removal of three obsolete boiler flues from the south elevation + Construction of a new timber store and preparation building to the south + Modifications to an existing small garage building and provision of new roller + Provision for 10 additional bike parking spaces * All associated ancillary site and landscaping works

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: The procurement is open to all economic operators who are qualified to perform the contract. * Qualifications, certifications, experience: + The contractor must have a proven track record in construction work for university buildings. + The contractor must have the necessary qualifications, certifications, and experience to perform the works.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €8,200,000 * Submission deadline: Monday, July 20, 2026, 17:00 IST * Contract duration: 36 months

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission is required. * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) + Tender documentation available on the eTenders website

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit contractors with experience in construction work for university buildings and a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects. * Opportunities: + The contract has an estimated value of €8,200,000, providing a significant revenue opportunity. + The project involves the conversion of a historic building into apprenticeship teaching facilities, which may be of interest to contractors with experience in heritage conservation and restoration. * Risks: + The procurement is subject to the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD), which sets out the grounds for exclusion from the tendering process. + The contract duration is 36 months, which may pose a risk to cash flow and project management.

Restricted procedure. A two-stage process: suppliers first complete a selection questionnaire (capacity, experience, financial standing), and only those who qualify are invited to submit a full tender. Plan for the pre-qualification stage well before the tender deadline.

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