N59 Oughterard Footbridge

N59 Oughterard Footbridge

Galway County Council

## Summary Galway County Council is procuring a contractor for the construction of a steel footbridge over the Owenriff River and associated works, including access ramp and track, masonry boundary walls, parapet railings, lighting, pedestrian crossings, services diversions, and tree planting. The estimated value is €2,200,000, excluding VAT.

## Scope & Deliverables * Construction of steel footbridge over the Owenriff River * Associated works, including: + Access ramp and track + Masonry boundary walls + Parapet railings + Lighting + Pedestrian crossings + Services diversions + Tree planting

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: The contractor must be eligible to participate in public procurement in Ireland. * Qualifications: The contractor must have relevant experience and qualifications in footbridge construction work. * Certifications: Not stated. * Experience: The contractor must have experience in similar projects.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €2,200,000, excluding VAT. * Submission deadline: Monday, September 28, 2026, 12:00:00 IST. * Contract duration: 13 months. * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system.

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders website. * Languages: English. * Key documents to prepare: + Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) + Letter of Undertaking from an entity being relied upon (if applicable)

## Bid Considerations * This tender suits contractors with experience in footbridge construction work and relevant qualifications. * Opportunities: The contract offers a significant project with a substantial budget. * Risks: The contractor must ensure compliance with the procurement regulations and the contract terms.

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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