Grand Canal Greenway Phase 2 For Kildare County Council

Grand Canal Greenway Phase 2 For Kildare County Council

Kildare County Council_385

## Summary Kildare County Council is procuring a construction contract for the Grand Canal Greenway Phase 2, a 7km section of the greenway between Lock 20 and the Shee Bridge Boardwalk on the Grand Canal. The estimated value is €5.5 million.

## Scope & Deliverables * Widening of the existing trail * Resurfacing of the existing trail * Construction of a new pedestrian bridge at the 18th Lock * Improvements to public and private road junctions * Improvements to existing underbridge crossings * Improvement works to Ticknevin road junction * Construction of various ancillary works

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Tenderers must be registered on the eTenders portal and have a valid ESPD document. * Qualifications: Tenderers must have relevant experience and qualifications in construction and engineering works. * Certifications: Tenderers must comply with relevant EU and Irish regulations, including the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). * Experience: Tenderers must have experience in similar construction projects.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €5.5 million * Submission deadline: 12 November 2026, 13:00 GMT * Contract duration: 12 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system.

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: Tender documents, ESPD document, and relevant certifications and qualifications.

## Bid Considerations * This tender suits companies with experience in construction and engineering works, particularly in similar projects. * Opportunities: The project aims to promote accessibility for all and may provide opportunities for companies to demonstrate their commitment to social objectives. * Risks: The project's complexity and the need to comply with EU and Irish regulations may pose risks for tenderers.

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.

Kildare County Council_385 has 57 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 5 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 95 contract(s) worth around €239,290,819.

Recent awarded suppliers include The Paul Hogarth Company Ltd, Metropolitan Workshop, Atkins, Doyle and O'Troithigh, Cooney Architects.