Dinish Bridge Refurbishment, Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre

Dinish Bridge Refurbishment, Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre

Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine

## Summary The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine is seeking a contractor to refurbish Dinish Bridge, a 12-span structure in Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre. The estimated value of the contract is €1,100,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Refurbishment of bridge deck waterproofing * Replacement of carriageway pavement * Replacement of bridge deck expansion joints * Replacement of footway surfacing * Replacement of bridge parapet * Replacement of public lighting columns * Installation of concrete corbels on bridge fascia to receive replacement columns * Painting of bridge fascia * Installation of safety barriers * Concrete repairs to bridge deck soffit and fascia * Gunite repair to pier piles and trestles

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Relevant experience in bridge refurbishment * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: 4 months duration, suitable for SMEs

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €1,100,000 * Submission deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026, 17:00 IST * Contract duration: 4 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 + Dinish Bridge Refurbishment - Vol A, B, C, and D + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit contractors with experience in bridge refurbishment and maintenance. * Opportunities: The contract offers a significant value of €1,100,000 for the successful bidder. * Risks: + The project requires specialized skills and equipment. + The contractor must comply with the Department's procurement regulations.

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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