Expression of Interest for Mixed Tenure Housing Development
Deadline
10 Apr
10 Apr 2026
Deadline
10 Apr
The contractor will develop a mixed tenure housing project in Castlegar, Co. Galway, which includes houses, duplexes, and apartments. The project must comply with local planning regulations and housing design standards.
Must-haves
Fail any = disqualifiedProven expertise in linking quality delivery to value engineering and construction methodology evaluation in relation to both cost and programme delivery issues.
Demonstrated operation of health & safety systems and procedures in line with all relevant Safety Health & Welfare at Work legislation.
Demonstrated commitment to quality assurance with details of quality assurance policies and systems.
Demonstrated operation of an appropriate environmental management system, whether 3rd party certified or in-house.
Experience in delivering two mixed tenure multi-unit residential projects of similar scale and complexity completed within the last 7 years with values in excess of €25m.
Can you bid?
Required certifications
- ISO 9001
- Safe-T-Cert
Minimum turnover
€25,000,000
Public liability insurance
€6,500,000
Background
The scope of work involves the development of a residential site in Castlegar, which is zoned for residential use and has specific density requirements. The contractor will be responsible for delivering a mix of housing types, including houses, duplexes, and apartments, while ensuring compliance with the Department of Housing and Planning standards. The project will also require effective management of the construction process and integration of new residents into the community.
What this involves
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Documents (2)
Expression of Interest Stage.pdf
393.0 KB · RFT / Invitation to Tender
Response Document EOI.docx
93.6 KB · Tender Response Template
Original notice text
Galway City Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (stage 1) for the development of lands at Castlegar, Co. Galway for the provision of mixed tenure housing. The lands are located north of Galway City with the N83 Tuam Rd to South East and School Road . Main access to and from the site will be via the existing N83 Tuam Road and shall be consistent with the N6 GCRR designed strategic road corridor. No major access will be allowed onto the Castlegar Road /School Road. Applicant who pass stage 1 will be invited to tender for stage 2.
AI analysis updated 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Deadline
10 Apr
Buyer
Galway City CouncilLocation
Development of lands at Castlegar, Co. Galway for the provision of mixed tenure housing.
Clarification
27 Mar 2026
eTenders ID
7652521
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