Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Biomass Programme - Heating Upgrade and Building Enabling Works Package - Bundle 3 (Cork ETB)

Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Biomass Programme - Heating Upgrade and Building Enabling Works Package - Bundle 3 (Cork ETB)

Cork Education and Training Board

## Summary The Cork Education and Training Board is seeking tenders for the Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Biomass Programme - Heating Upgrade and Building Enabling Works Package - Bundle 3 (Cork ETB) project, which involves upgrading heating plantrooms and associated electrical works at six school sites in County Cork.

## Scope & Deliverables * Heating plantroom upgrade * Associated electrical works * All associated builder’s works and site works to facilitate the biomass heating installation

## Key Requirements * Suitably qualified Works Contractors * Eligibility criteria not stated * Qualifications and experience in construction work, specifically secondary school construction work, building construction work, plumbing and heating materials, mechanical installations, and mechanical engineering installation works

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €1,900,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Thu Oct 29 12:00:00 GMT 2026 * Contract duration: 24 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required via https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=9237511 * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1, Bundle 3 Tender Pack Folder 1 of 2, and Bundle 3 Tender Pack Folder 2 of 2

## Bid Considerations * This project may suit contractors with experience in construction work, specifically in secondary school construction work, building construction work, plumbing and heating materials, mechanical installations, and mechanical engineering installation works. * Opportunities: The project offers a chance to work with the Cork Education and Training Board and contribute to the Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Biomass Programme. * Risks: The project's estimated value is €1,900,000, and the contractor will need to comply with the procurement requirements 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.

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