Garden Design for Knockreer Gardens Killarney National Park

Garden Design for Knockreer Gardens Killarney National Park

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

## Summary The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage is seeking tenders for the preparation of a Conservation Design and Development Plan (CDDP) for Knockreer House Gardens in Killarney National Park. The CDDP will detail a transformative approach to long-term conservation horticulture at the Gardens over the next five years.

## Scope & Deliverables * Preparation of a Conservation Design and Development Plan (CDDP) for Knockreer House Gardens * Lot 1: Overall concept design for the Knockreer House Gardens to incorporate Knockreer House and remaining extant garden structures * Lot 2: Detailed design and specifications for the hard landscaping of the Knockreer House Gardens * Lot 3: Detailed design and specifications for the soft landscaping of the Knockreer House Gardens * Lot 4: Preparation of an overall interpretative plan for Knockreer House and Gardens and design and installation of all interpretative media, exhibits and displays

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Economic operators (Tenderers) are invited to participate * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €100,000 (excl. VAT) over 12 months * Submission deadline: Wednesday, 27 January 2027, 15:00 GMT * Contract duration: 12 months, with possible extensions of up to 12 months * Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid * Submission method: Not stated * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: Tenderers must prepare a response to the RFT, including a statement confirming that all Data Subjects whose Personal Data is provided have consented to the processing of such Personal Data

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in conservation design and development, particularly those with experience in working with heritage sites. * Opportunities: The contract may provide opportunities for collaboration with other businesses, including SMEs. * Risks: Tenderers should be aware of the potential risks associated with working with a public sector client, including the need to comply with data protection laws and 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.

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage has 106 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 18 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 176 contract(s) worth around €42,216,256.

Recent awarded suppliers include FORUM Connemara Ltd_103060, G Russell plant hire Ltd, IDEEA GLOBAL LIMITED, Carrig Conservation International Ltd, Andrew Power.