Farmyard Development at Teagasc Solohead Farm

Farmyard Development at Teagasc Solohead Farm

Teagasc - the Agriculture and Food Development Authority

## Summary Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is procuring a contractor to develop a farmyard at their Solohead Farm in Ireland. The contract involves the construction of a single-storey milking parlour shed, underground slurry storage tank, and associated site works. The estimated duration of the contract is 12 months.

## Scope & Deliverables - Construction of a single-storey milking parlour shed - Underground slurry storage tank - Yard area including base and above-ground effluent storage tank - 2no. silage pits - Proposed dungstead and bale storage area - Associated site works, including proposed effluent drainage network and surface water management drainage network

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Not stated - Qualifications: Not stated - Certifications: Not stated - Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Mon Sep 21 14:00:00 IST 2026 - Contract duration: 12 months - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission required through the eTenders website - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: Tender Structure XML, Invitation to Tender, and Clarifications documents

## Bid Considerations - This contract may suit contractors with experience in agricultural building construction and site works. - Opportunities: The contract provides a 12-month duration, allowing the contractor to complete the works within a reasonable timeframe. - Risks: The estimated value is not stated, which may indicate a low-value contract or a contract with a complex scope. Additionally, the contract duration is relatively short, which may pose a challenge for contractors.

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