SCC2026/0111 N4 Active Travel Collooney to Castlebaldwin Ground Investigations

SCC2026/0111 N4 Active Travel Collooney to Castlebaldwin Ground Investigations

Sligo County Council

## Summary Sligo County Council is seeking a contractor for ground investigation work on the N4 Active Travel Scheme – Collooney to Castlebaldwin. The purpose of the contract is to provide extensive site investigation works to inform the proposed detailed design activities.

## Scope & Deliverables * Extensive site investigation works * Informing proposed detailed design activities for the N4 Active Travel Scheme

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Relevant experience in ground investigation work + Geotechnical engineering services + Site-investigation services + Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €115,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Fri Aug 28 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 2 months * Framework/DPS: None mentioned

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission + Procurement document (available on etenders.gov.ie)

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit companies with experience in ground investigation work and geotechnical engineering services. * Opportunities: The contract provides a chance to participate in the N4 Active Travel Scheme – Collooney to Castlebaldwin project. * Risks: + Limited information on eligibility, qualifications, and certifications/experience requirements + Short submission deadline

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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