RFT 10/26DL - Request for Tenders for the Construction of a Veterinary Medical Facility at Atlantic Technological University, Knocknamona, Letterkenny, Co Donegal

RFT 10/26DL - Request for Tenders for the Construction of a Veterinary Medical Facility at Atlantic Technological University, Knocknamona, Letterkenny, Co Donegal

Atlantic Technological University

## Summary Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is seeking tenders for the construction of a Veterinary Medical Facility at its Knocknamona Campus in Letterkenny, Co Donegal. The estimated value of the contract is €25,000,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Development and construction of a Veterinary Teaching Hospital for ATU * Provision of modern clinical, teaching and research facilities * Incorporation of small-animal, large-animal and equine functions * Pathology, animal accommodation, external yards and associated infrastructure * Delivery of the initial veterinary hospital in a phased approach, with completion by December 2028

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

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €25,000,000 * Submission deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026, 12:00:00 GMT * Contract duration: 22 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: Suitability Assessment Questionnaire, Tender documents (RFT / qualitative / specs)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit contractors with experience in building construction work, particularly in the education sector. * Opportunities: The contract offers a significant value and a chance to work on a prestigious project for a public university. * Risks: The restricted procedure may limit the number of bidders, and the project's complexity and timeline may pose challenges.

Restricted procedure. A two-stage process: suppliers first complete a selection questionnaire (capacity, experience, financial standing), and only those who qualify are invited to submit a full tender. Plan for the pre-qualification stage well before the tender deadline.

Atlantic Technological University has 101 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 172 contract(s) worth around €50,730,686.

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