Úasghrádú Aonad 1, Casla
Value
€1.8m
Deadline
22 May
22 May 2026
Value
€1.8m
Deadline
22 May
Tender for construction works at Úasghrádú Aonad 1, Casla
Tender for construction works at Úasghrádú Aonad 1, Casla
Bidder profile
Firms with experience in public procurement and construction projects, capable of meeting insurance and turnover requirements.
Risks & flags
- information asymmetry
- timeline compression
- insurance compliance
Briefing
AI-generated analysis of the documents. Check the official notice and any amendments for current submission details.
1. At a glance
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Buyer | Údarás Na Gaeltachta_289 |
| Title | Úasghrádú Aonad 1, Casla |
| CPV / category | works / Construction & Civil Engineering |
| Estimated value | €1810000.00 |
| Per-year (if multi-year) | not stated |
| Procedure type | not stated |
| Lots | not stated |
| Location | not stated |
| Contract length | not stated |
| Submission deadline | 2026-05-19T12:00:00+00:00 |
| Go-live / start | not stated |
2. Scope of Work
This procurement covered the supply scope described in the tender pack for Úasghrádú Aonad 1, Casla. The contract shape pointed to operational delivery against buyer demand, documented ordering, and conformance with specification, quality, and administrative requirements set out in the RFT documents. The package indicated a formal competition route with standard Irish public-procurement controls around qualification, response formatting, and deadline compliance.
- Contract title and category indicate supply activity for Construction & Civil Engineering under buyer workflows in Údarás Na Gaeltachta_289.
- Submission package must align with the RFT structure published through the buyer's procurement channel.
- Day-to-day obligations include order fulfilment, documentation, and compliance evidence for the awarded framework or contract lot.
- Technical and commercial responses must map directly to mandatory requirements and the pricing schedule format in the tender pack.
- Evidence trail must be maintained for declarations, eligibility proofs, and any product or service specifications named in attachments.
- Numerical obligations surfaced in the verified extract: Turnover Requirement Area of Business/Work: Yearly Turnover arising from the area of work specified: General Construction/Civil Engineering category[14] € 1,500,000 CA SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS: Cl; Professional Indemnity Insurance required for € N/A[16] The excess as stated here: Maximum permissible excess on Professional Indemnity Insurance in any one claim below which the will bear the cost is the greater amount of 2% of the Tenderer’s annual turnover, or €5,000. Cover provided on an annual aggregate; Minimum level of Public Liability Insurance required in respect of any one accident: € 6,500,000[18] Maximum level of excess for property only* for any one incident below which the will bear the cost: € 10,000 *No excess is permitted in respect
The source material indicated that bidders had to ground claims in tender forms and supporting evidence, rather than generic company profiles. Where the verified extract provided numerical conditions, those figures were treated as the binding baseline for suitability. Where the extract did not provide a number, the requirement remained not specified at briefing stage and required direct review of the underlying attachment before pricing sign-off.
3. Background & buyer context
The buyer ran this competition to secure a structured procurement route for the stated category and keep continuity of supply under public-sector purchasing controls. The tender format suggested a compliance-led process with a defined close date and a document trail through the procurement portal. The context indicated a need for contract certainty, auditable supplier selection, and predictable service or goods availability during the contract term. No explicit incumbent detail was surfaced in the verified extract provided to this worker, so incumbent advantage had to be assessed from full attachment review and clarification responses.
4. Eligibility & selection criteria
- Turnover requirement — Turnover Requirement Area of Business/Work: Yearly Turnover arising from the area of work specified: General Construction/Civil Engineering category[14] € 1,500,000
- Insurance
- Public Liability — €6,500,000
- Professional Indemnity — €5,000.
- Certifications — not specified for this tender
- Past experience — not specified for this tender
- Personnel — not specified for this tender
- Geographic / facility constraints — not specified for this tender
Binding numerical extract used for this section: Turnover Requirement Area of Business/Work: Yearly Turnover arising from the area of work specified: General Construction/Civil Engineering category[14] € 1,500,000 CA SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS: Cl; Professional Indemnity Insurance required for € N/A[16] The excess as stated here: Maximum permissible excess on Professional Indemnity Insurance in any one claim below which the will bear the cost is the greater amount of 2% of the Tenderer’s annual turnover, or €5,000. Cover provided on an annual aggregate; Minimum level of Public Liability Insurance required in respect of any one accident: € 6,500,000[18] Maximum level of excess for property only* for any one incident below which the will bear the cost: € 10,000 *No excess is permitted in respect
5. Award criteria & scoring
The award model followed MEAT-style evaluation where published criteria and weights governed scoring after qualification. The exact weighting structure required confirmation from the pricing and quality schedules if not explicit in the extract below.
| Criterion | Weight (%) | Sub-criteria | Minimum threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| Quality / Technical merit | not stated | not stated | not stated |
Price/quality split: not stated.
6. Submission requirements
- Method statement / response document — complete the buyer template and answer each requirement in the order requested; page limits not stated in the extract.
- CVs — provide role-based CVs where requested; page count not stated.
- Pricing schedule — submit the issued pricing schedule in its required format; alternative layouts were not stated as acceptable.
- Case studies — number and value bands not stated in the extract.
- Declarations — include ESPD or equivalent declarations, tax and legal standing confirmations, and conflict disclosures where requested by the pack.
- Mandatory site visit — not stated in the extract.
- Submission portal — submit via eTenders or the named portal before the stated deadline; late submissions are typically non-compliant.
7. Key dates & process
| Milestone | Date / timing |
|---|---|
| RFT issued | not stated |
| Clarification deadline | not stated |
| Mandatory site visit | not stated |
| Tender deadline (date + time) | 2026-05-19T12:00:00+00:00 |
| Expected award | not stated |
| Contract start | not stated |
| Go-live / mobilisation | not stated |
8. Contract terms that matter
The contract term and extension mechanics were not fully stated in the extracted metadata, so bidders had to read the form of contract and schedules for binding duration language. Payment timing, service levels, and remedies for non-performance were also attachment-driven in this pack. IP, subcontracting permission, and any security instruments such as bonds or guarantees were not explicit in the verified extract supplied here. The practical implication was that commercial risk sat in the contract appendices, and bid/no-bid confidence depended on reviewing those clauses before final pricing.
9. Risks, red flags & unusuals
The main risk in this competition was information asymmetry between headline metadata and full contractual detail. Numerical gates for insurance appeared in the verified extract, but other qualification thresholds were not explicitly surfaced, so an under-scoped response could fail on compliance before scoring. Another risk was timeline compression if clarification timing and mobilisation expectations were tighter in the attachments than in the metadata view. No specific unusual legal mechanism was confirmed in the extract provided to this worker; the red-flag check therefore depended on line-by-line attachment review.
10. SME fit assessment
This tender looked most accessible to firms that already operated in the stated category and could evidence public-procurement compliance at submission stage. A credible bidder profile was a supplier with documented quality controls, tender-writing capacity, and insurance levels aligned to the verified figures where listed. Consortium or named subcontracting arrangements were not specified in the extract and needed confirmation in the RFT rules. Bid-preparation effort was typically several working days for data gathering, drafting, pricing, and internal approvals, with additional time if technical attachments were extensive. Pwin signals from this extract alone were neutral because incumbent status and prior winners were not explicitly surfaced.
11. Where to dig deeper
- Source RFT file(s): Appendix_1_Forms_of_undertaking.docx, Appendix_B1_List_of_Previous_Works_Projects_which_is_CEE.docx
- eTenders CFT ID: not stated
- Clarification contact / portal: not stated
- Priority attachments: Appendix_1_Forms_of_undertaking.docx, Appendix_B1_List_of_Previous_Works_Projects_which_is_CEE.docx, Appendix A IW_CDS_5030_01 Wastewater Infrastructure Standard Details.pdf
Can you bid?
Minimum turnover
€1,500,000
Public liability insurance
€6,500,000
Professional indemnity insurance
€5,000
Scoring
Most Economically Advantageous Tender
Technical Merit
Price
Lots (1)
Construction works including building and civil engineering in a live environment.
Documents (93)
0114234-ATK-XX-XX-SH-AR-000002.pdf
7.1 MB · Specification
0114234-ATK-XX-XX-SP-AR-0000001.pdf
1.2 MB · Specification
0114234-ATK-XX-XX-SP-CS-000001 ÚDARÁS NA GAELTACHTA Aonad 1 Specification.pdf
2.1 MB · Specification
0114234-ATK-XX-XX-SP-EE-600001 Electrical Specification.pdf
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AON-ATK-XX-XX-RP-ME-500003.pdf
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AON-ATK-XX-XX-SH-ME-500001.pdf
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AON-ATK-XX-XX-SH-ME-500002.pdf
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AON-ATK-XX-XX-SH-ME-500005.pdf
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AON-ATK-XX-XX-SP-ME-500002.pdf
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UNG Aonad 1 Casla - Works Requirements & Specification.pdf
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Volume A - Works Requirements (2).zip
120.8 MB · Specification
Volume E - ITT (2).zip
657.3 KB · RFT / Invitation to Tender
0114234-ATK-XX-XX-SH-EE-600004 Builders work schedule.pdf
157.0 KB · Pricing / BOQ / Schedule of Rates
Volume C - Pricing Documents.zip
2.3 MB · Pricing / BOQ / Schedule of Rates
Volume C - UNG Aonad 1 Casla - Pricing Document.pdf
1.9 MB · Pricing / BOQ / Schedule of Rates
3.4.1-HS-Works-Contractor_v3.1-25-11-2025.docx
64.1 KB · Contract / Agreement / Terms
3.4.2-HS-PSCS_v3.1-25-11-2025.docx
56.5 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
Appendix_A_Applicants_Self-Declaration__Regulation_57.docx
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Appendix_B2_Certificate_of_Satisfactory_Project_Execution.docx
26.0 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
Appendix_B3_Certificate_of_Satisfactory_Delivery_of_Services.docx
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QW-Part-2-v1.1-18-11-2024E.docx
70.0 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
QW2_Part_1_v2.2_25-11-2025.docx
213.5 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
UNG Aonad 1 Casla_Volume B Form of Tender_v1.docx
111.6 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
UNG Aonad 1 Casla_Volume B Form of Tender_v1.pdf
524.2 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
Volume B - Form of Tender and Schedules.zip
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0114234-ATK-XX-00-DR-SE-331001.pdf
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0114234-ATK-XX-01-DR-SE-331001.pdf
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0114234-ATK-XX-FL-DR-SE-311001.pdf
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0114234-ATK-XX-R1-DR-SE-361001.pdf
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0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-AR-000000 - Existing Demolition Plans.pdf
1.3 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-AR-000001 - Proposed GA Plans.pdf
884.9 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-AR-000002 - Proposed Sections & Elevations.pdf
2.6 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-AR-000010 - Door & Window Schedule.pdf
451.0 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-AR-000100 - Reflected Ceiling Plan.pdf
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0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-AR-000101 - Proposed Floor Finishes.pdf
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0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-AR-000102 - Proposed Wall & Finishes Types.pdf
926.5 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-AR-000103 - Partition Types Details.pdf
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0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-AR-000104 - Penetration Details.pdf
2.2 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-AR-000105 - Penetration Details.pdf
3.5 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-AR-000110 - Room Data Sheets.pdf
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0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-CE-900100.pdf
1.4 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-CE-900110.pdf
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0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-CE-900120.pdf
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0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-CE-900500.pdf
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0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-CE-900506.pdf
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0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-SE-303001.pdf
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0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-SE-304001.pdf
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0114234-ATK-XX-XX-DR-SE-304002.pdf
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0114234-ATK-XX-XX-PL-CS-000001 Civil & Structural Preliminary Inspection Plan.pdf
77.8 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
0114234-ATK-XX-XX-SH-EE-600003 Distribution Board Schedule.pdf
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AON -ATK-XX-XX-DR-ME-521001.pdf
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AON -ATK-XX-XX-DR-ME-531001.pdf
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AON -ATK-XX-XX-DR-ME-541001.pdf
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AON -ATK-XX-XX-DR-ME-546001.pdf
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AON -ATK-XX-XX-DR-ME-551001.pdf
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AON -ATK-XX-XX-DR-ME-556001.pdf
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AON -ATK-XX-XX-DR-ME-561001.pdf
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AON -ATK-XX-XX-DR-ME-566001.pdf
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AON -ATK-XX-XX-DR-ME-581001.pdf
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UNAG_ATK_XX_XX_DR_EE_600001.pdf
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UNAG_ATK_XX_XX_DR_EE_606001.pdf
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UNAG_ATK_XX_XX_DR_EE_611001.pdf
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UNAG_ATK_XX_XX_DR_EE_621001.pdf
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UNAG_ATK_XX_XX_DR_EE_631001.pdf
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UNAG_ATK_XX_XX_DR_EE_651001.pdf
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UNAG_ATK_XX_XX_DR_EE_661001.pdf
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UNAG_ATK_XX_XX_DR_EE_671001.pdf
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UNAG_ATK_XX_XX_DR_EE_691001.pdf
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Appendices.zip
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Suitability Questionaire (2).zip
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Volume F - PSHP (1).zip
1.3 MB · Other
0114234-ATK-XX-XX-SH-EE-600002 Electrical Schedule Document.pdf
1.0 MB · Appendix / Annex
Aonad 1 - CALSA - Volume C Pricing Document.xls
876.5 KB
Aonad 1_Casla_Instruction to Tenderers-v3.1-25-11-2025_v1.pdf
623.0 KB
Aonad 1_Casla_Invitation_to_Tender_Letter.pdf
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AONAD1-XX-X-XXX-HS-ATK-PL-00001.pdf
1.5 MB
Appendix A IW_CDS_5030_01 Wastewater Infrastructure Standard Details.pdf
9.2 MB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix B IW_CDS_5030_03 CoP for Wastewater Infrastructure.pdf
1.9 MB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix C 1c IW_CDS_5020_01 Water Infrastructure Standard Details.pdf
7.5 MB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix D IW_CDS_5020_03 CoP for Water Infrastructure.pdf
1.8 MB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix E 500 Series.pdf
5.8 MB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix F 600 Series.pdf
655.8 KB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix G 700 Series.pdf
294.5 KB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix H 1000 Series.pdf
3.9 MB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix I 1100 Series.pdf
2.2 MB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix J Guidelines for the Opening Backfilling and Reinstatement of openings in Public Roads.pdf
9.1 MB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix_1_Forms_of_undertaking.docx
91.3 KB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix_B1_List_of_Previous_Works_Projects_which_is_CEE.docx
31.3 KB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix_C_Bankers_Letter.docx
29.9 KB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix_D2_QW2_Letter_of_Undertaking_Bond.docx
26.8 KB · Appendix / Annex
QW-Part-2-v1.1-18-11-2024E.pdf
371.1 KB
QW2_Part_1_v2.2_25-11-2025.pdf
661.6 KB
Volume C - UNG Aonad 1 Casla - Preliminaries.pdf
705.6 KB
Original notice text
Athchóiriú cuimsitheach ar fhoirgneamh atá ann cheana, lena n‑áirítear uasghráduithe Meicniúla, Leictreacha agus Innealra (MEP), feabhsuithe ailtireachta, oibreacha sibhialta, agus athchóiriú iomlán an fhoirgnimh. A comprehensive refurbishment of an existing building, including Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) upgrades, architectural improvements, civil works, and full renovation of the building.
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Value
€1.8m
Deadline
22 May
Buyer
Údarás Na GaeltachtaLocation
Casla
Procedure
Open
Clarification
16 Apr 2026
eTenders ID
7779958
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