The Fort Museum and Event Centre, Cultural Quarter, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

The Fort Museum and Event Centre, Cultural Quarter, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Laois County Council

## Summary Laois County Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced architectural led design team for the Fort Museum and Event Centre, Cultural Quarter, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The project involves heritage led urban regeneration and is partially financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

## Scope & Deliverables * Architectural design services for the Fort Museum and Event Centre * Heritage led urban regeneration project * Regeneration, conservation, and refurbishment of the existing structure * Design capability and understanding of the contracting authority's fundamental requirements * Detailed information and references from similar bespoke projects

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Suitably qualified and experienced architectural led design team * Qualifications: Relevant experience in heritage led urban regeneration projects * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Demonstrated experience in similar projects

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €300,000 * Submission deadline: 30/10/2026 12:00 +01:00 * Contract duration: 4 years * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: Tender documents, including the RFT and assessment sheet

## Bid Considerations * This tender suits experienced architectural led design teams with a proven track record in heritage led urban regeneration projects. * Opportunities: The project offers a chance to work on a high-profile heritage led urban regeneration project with a significant budget. * Risks: The project's complexity and the need to meet EU funding requirements may pose significant risks for bidders.

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.

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