DCC Contract for Construction of the Coolock to Clontarf Active Travel Scheme Section 2 – Gracefield Road to Vernon Avenue

DCC Contract for Construction of the Coolock to Clontarf Active Travel Scheme Section 2 – Gracefield Road to Vernon Avenue

Dublin City Council

## Summary The Dublin City Council is seeking a contractor to deliver the Coolock to Clontarf Active Travel Scheme Section 2 – Gracefield Road to Vernon Avenue. The project involves the construction of protected cycling facilities, improved pedestrian facilities, and other works along a 2.6km route in Dublin. The estimated value of the contract is €6,130,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Reconfiguration of existing carriageway for inclusion of protected cycle lanes * Site clearance * Pavement works * Kerbs and footways * Traffic islands * Public lighting * Traffic signs and road markings * Drainage works * Traffic signals and ducting * Utilities * Landscaping and urban realm works * Bike stands * Temporary traffic management

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: The contractor must be a company registered in Ireland. * Qualifications: The contractor must have experience in road construction and maintenance. * Certifications: The contractor must hold relevant certifications, such as ISO 9001:2015. * Experience: The contractor must have a proven track record of delivering similar projects.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €6,130,000 * Submission deadline: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 16:00:00 GMT * Contract duration: 18 months * Framework/DPS: None

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission + Technical proposal + Commercial proposal + Proof of qualifications and experience

## Bid Considerations * This contract is suitable for contractors with experience in road construction and maintenance. * Opportunities: + The project offers a chance to contribute to the development of Dublin's Active Travel Network. + The contract value is significant, providing a potential revenue stream for the successful contractor. * Risks: + The project is subject to funding, which may impact the contractor's revenue. + The contract duration is 18 months, which may pose logistical challenges for the contractor.

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 193 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 14 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 400 contract(s) worth around €3,509,097,430.

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