Dublin City Council Contract for Repair, Refurbishment and Upgrade Works to the Chimney at the Boiler House Ballymun Dublin 9

Dublin City Council Contract for Repair, Refurbishment and Upgrade Works to the Chimney at the Boiler House Ballymun Dublin 9

Dublin City Council

## Summary Dublin City Council is seeking a contractor for repair, refurbishment, and upgrade works to the chimney at the Boiler House Ballymun in Dublin 9. The contract involves concrete repair work, working at height, and specialist access systems.

## Scope & Deliverables * Design, supply, installation, and removal of temporary works, mast climbers, access platforms, hoists, fall arrest systems, and rescue arrangements. * Localised reinforced concrete repairs to identified areas of cracking, spalling, delamination, honeycombing, and failed historic repairs. * Cleaning, treatment, and reinstatement of exposed reinforcement where required. * Installation of localised galvanic cathodic protection around repair areas. * Application of reprofiling mortars and fairing coats to prepare concrete surfaces. * Application of a high-performance anti-carbonation protective coating system to the full external surface of the chimney. * Removal and reinstatement of the lightning protection system as required to facilitate repairs. * Repair, refurbishment, or replacement of steel cover plates over duct entry points including associated fixings. * Provision and installation of permanent capping systems to the chimney flues. * Removal of any asbestos-containing materials where identified and required. * Removal of pest infestations, nesting materials, and debris from the chimney flues where required. * Repainting and reinstatement of the existing red and white chimney banding/stripes. * Testing, commissioning, certification, preparation of repair records, and provision of operation and maintenance documentation.

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Suitably qualified and experienced contractors for reinforced concrete repair works, working at height, specialist access systems, and application of concrete repair and protective coating systems in accordance with relevant Irish and European Standards. * Qualifications: Experience in reinforced concrete repair works, working at height, specialist access systems, and the application of concrete repair and protective coating systems. * Certifications: Not specified * Experience: Demonstrated experience in similar projects.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: Not stated * Submission deadline: Wed Sep 09 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 16 months

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic via the eTenders electronic tender facility on www.etenders.gov.ie only. * Languages: English or Irish language accepted. * Key documents to prepare: + Completed questionnaire(s)/tender(s) and all related appendices. + ESPD (if applicable). + Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners (if applicable).

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit contractors with experience in reinforced concrete repair works, working at height, specialist access systems, and application of concrete repair and protective coating systems. * Opportunities: The contract involves a significant scope of work, providing opportunities for contractors to demonstrate their expertise and capabilities. * Risks: The project is subject to funding, which may pose a risk to the contractor's financial stability. Additionally, the complexity of the works may require specialized skills and equipment, posing a technical risk.

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.

Dublin City Council has 167 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 6 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 400 contract(s) worth around €3,509,097,430.

Recent awarded suppliers include Electro Tech Ireland, Elmore Group, Civic Integrated Solutions Ltd, Wills Bros. Ltd, Murphy International Ltd.