9843 Design and Build Capacity Enhancement Works at Connolly Station

9843 Design and Build Capacity Enhancement Works at Connolly Station

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail

## Summary Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail is seeking a Design and Build Contractor to complete capacity enhancement and transformation works at Connolly Station in Dublin, Ireland. The project includes designing and delivering new entrance, passenger concourse, lifts, escalators, and staircases, as well as emergency escape routes, public-realm improvements, and heritage refurbishment.

## Scope & Deliverables - Design and build capacity enhancement and transformation works at Connolly Station - Create a new entrance from Preston Street and a passenger concourse within the historic Victorian undercroft - Install new lifts, escalators, and staircases providing improved access to Platforms 5, 6, and 7 - Additional emergency escape routes, public-realm improvements, retail, operational, and back-of-house spaces - Heritage refurbishment, structural alterations, and installation or modification of station and railway systems - Provide complete as-built and handover information

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Not stated - Qualifications: Experience in design and build projects, particularly in railway construction - Certifications: Not stated - Experience: Proven track record in delivering complex construction projects, especially in live operational environments

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €34,000,000 - Submission deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026 - Contract duration: 42 months - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement

## How to Bid - Submission method: eTenders - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: - Tender submission - Detailed design to Approved for Construction status - Construction, testing, and commissioning of works - Complete as-built and handover information

## Bid Considerations - This tender suits experienced Design and Build Contractors with a proven track record in complex construction projects, particularly in live operational environments. - Opportunities: The project offers a chance to work on a high-profile railway construction project in Dublin, Ireland. - Risks: The project's complexity, live operational environment, and heritage requirements may pose significant risks for bidders.

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