National Centre for Research and Remembrance | Phase 3-A Social Housing Works | Reserved Specialist | Lift (Vertical Transport)

National Centre for Research and Remembrance | Phase 3-A Social Housing Works | Reserved Specialist | Lift (Vertical Transport)

Office of Public Works (OPW)

## Summary The Office of Public Works (OPW) is seeking a contractor to install lifts at the National Centre for Research and Remembrance's Phase 3-A Social Housing Works project in Dublin. The contract involves the installation of two passenger lifts with specific requirements.

## Scope & Deliverables - Installation of 2 no. 18 person - 1,1350 kg passenger lifts serving Ground to Fifth floor (6 Floors), to UD plus standard and specification. - Each lift must be capable of taking a Stretcher or Wheelchair, with a wheelchair turning arc of 180 degrees required. - One lift will be a standard type, while the second will be an evacuation type.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Not stated. - Qualifications: Not stated. - Certifications: Not stated. - Experience: Relevant experience in lift installation work is likely required.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value excluding VAT: 1 Euro (Not stated if this includes VAT). - Submission deadline: Thu Sep 10 12:00:00 IST 2026. - Contract duration: 18 months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system is mentioned.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8751667). - Languages: English only. - Key documents to prepare: - Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 (available on the eTenders website). - NCRR_RS PreQual_Lift document (available on the eTenders website).

## Bid Considerations - This tender may suit contractors with experience in lift installation work, particularly those familiar with Irish public sector procurement procedures. - Opportunities: - The contract involves a significant project with specific requirements, which could be an opportunity for experienced contractors to showcase their skills. - The contract duration is relatively long (18 months), providing stability and potential for future business opportunities. - Risks: - The restricted procedure may limit the number of bidders, increasing competition among selected tenderers. - The contract value is low (1 Euro excluding VAT), which could indicate a small-scale project or a pilot scheme.

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.

Office of Public Works (OPW) has 101 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 15 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 400 contract(s) worth around €708,273,020.

Recent awarded suppliers include McCauls, NVM Ireland Ltd, Office of Public Works, Pelko Ltd, Farrell Brothers (Ardee) Limited.