Multi Party Framework Agreement (2026-2030) for the Design and Execution of works in connection with the installation of Playgrounds for Dublin City Council

Multi Party Framework Agreement (2026-2030) for the Design and Execution of works in connection with the installation of Playgrounds for Dublin City Council

Dublin City Council

## Summary Dublin City Council is seeking to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement (2026-2030) for the design and execution of works in connection with the installation of playgrounds.

## Scope & Deliverables * Playground design * Execution of works in connection with the supply and installation of playground equipment * Landscaping works, including safety surfacing and ancillary works * Supply of labour, plant, and material * Additional items such as gym and exercise equipment, teen zones, MUGA's, skate and BMX areas, pumptracks, etc.

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Economic operators must be registered on the eTenders website and have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate from the Revenue Commissioners. * Qualifications: Suppliers must meet the requirements outlined in the tender documents. * Certifications: Not stated. * Experience: Suppliers with experience in playground design, construction, and maintenance are preferred.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €30 million (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST * Contract duration: 4 years * Framework/DPS: This is a framework agreement with the possibility of reopening competition.

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic tendering via the eTenders website (www.etenders.gov.ie) * Languages: English or Irish language accepted * Key documents to prepare: + Completed questionnaire(s)/tender(s) + All related appendices + ESPD (if applicable)

## Bid Considerations * This opportunity suits suppliers with experience in playground design, construction, and maintenance. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contracts with a large contracting authority. + Possibility of working on various projects across Dublin City Council. * Risks: + High competition due to the estimated value of the contract. + Potential for complex procurement process.

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.

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.