Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme - Site Investigation

Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme - Site Investigation

Laois County Council

## Summary Laois County Council is procuring a site investigation service for the Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme, which includes construction of 1191m flood defence walls and 5366m embankments. The estimated value is €200,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Site investigation to reduce risk of unforeseen ground conditions * Acquisition of ground and groundwater information in areas not covered by historical investigations * Initial assessment of hydrogeological and geo-environmental characteristics along the proposed route * Installation of instrumentation for long-term behaviour and seasonal variations monitoring * Identification of underground workings (if any)

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Relevant experience in site investigation services + Knowledge of Irish regulations and standards * Certifications/Experience: + Not specified

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €200,000 * Submission deadline: 09/09/2026 (12:00 IST) * Contract duration: 12 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document available on etenders.gov.ie + Selection criteria available on etenders.gov.ie

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in site investigation services and knowledge of Irish regulations. * Opportunities: + Potential for future contracts related to the Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme + Opportunity to work with Laois County Council * Risks: + High competition due to open procedure + Complex project requirements

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.

Laois County Council has 19 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 26 contract(s) worth around €31,605,524.

Recent awarded suppliers include McCarthy O Hora and Associates, Ground Investigations Ireland Ltd, Oppermann Associates, C and N Higgins Construction ltd_55147, Park Plant Hire Ltd T/A Killeen Civil Engineering Ltd.