River Ilen (Skibbereen) Drainage Scheme - Levis Quay Wall Skibbereen

River Ilen (Skibbereen) Drainage Scheme - Levis Quay Wall Skibbereen

Cork County Council

## Summary Cork County Council is procuring construction work for the River Ilen (Skibbereen) Drainage Scheme, including structural intervention works to introduce flood prevention measures and provide structural support to the land adjacent to the River Ilen and Caol Stream. The estimated value is €1,900,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of access and all other measures required to undertake works in a safe manner * Phasing and sequencing * Site clearance and vegetation clearance * Environmental protection measures for the River Ilen and the Caol Stream * Installation of a steel sheet pile wall adjacent to the River Ilen * Pressure grouting voids behind existing wall adjacent to the Caol Stream * Installation of precast concrete fascia panels and construction of reinforced concrete capping beam * Placement and compaction of fill material * Placement of cobblelock walkway surfacing * Installation of new glass flood barrier * Drainage and utilities * Removal of timber frame structure and provision of retractable canopy * Monitoring existing affected structures during the works * Ancillary works associated with steel sheet pile construction

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

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €1,900,000 * Submission deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 15:00:00 GMT * Contract duration: 8 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: Procurement documents available on etenders.gov.ie

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit contractors with experience in construction work for engineering projects, particularly those with expertise in flood prevention measures and steel sheet pile construction. * Opportunities: The contract has a duration of 8 months, which may provide a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. * Risks: The tender requires the use of GGBS concrete products, which may introduce additional costs or logistical challenges for bidders.

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