Request for Tender for Architect Led Multi-Disciplinary Design and Cost Management Team for Corporate Office Development, Associated Plantroom Upgrades and Ancillary Works at Shannon Airport, Shannon.
Deadline
09 Feb
09 Feb 2026
Deadline
09 Feb
Tender for architect-led design and cost management team for corporate office development at Shannon Airport.
Tender for architect-led design and cost management team for corporate office development at Shannon Airport.
Bidder profile
Mid-sized to large firms with public sector tender experience and operational capability in design and cost management.
Risks & flags
- Undisclosed contract value
- Qualification gate for turnover
- Two-step tender process
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 | Shannon Airport Authority DAC |
| Title | Request for Tender for Architect Led Multi-Disciplinary Design and Cost Management Team for Corporate Office Development, Associated Plantroom Upgrades and Ancillary Works at Shannon Airport, Shannon. |
| CPV / category | services |
| Estimated value | not disclosed |
| Per-year (if multi-year) | not stated |
| Procedure type | not stated |
| Lots | not stated |
| Location | Ireland |
| Contract length | 12 years |
| Submission deadline | 2026-02-09T13:00:00+00:00 |
| Go-live / start | not stated |
2. Scope of Work
Shannon Airport Authority DAC ran this procurement for “Request for Tender for Architect Led Multi-Disciplinary Design and Cost Management Team for Corporate Office Development, Associated Plantroom Upgrades and Ancillary Works at Shannon Airport, Shannon.” as an operational contract requiring implementation and sustained service execution. The extracted pack showed qualification-stage material with references to later ITT technical depth; practical activity therefore centred on building, integrating, and operating the specified service stack with compliant reporting and handover obligations where stated. Constituent activities and named work elements in the supplied extracts:
- cialist Service Provider will bear the cost: 2% of turnover or €5,000, whichever is greatest 2% of turnover or €5,000, whichever is greatest Minimum level of Public Liability Insurance required in respect of any one accident: € 6500000 Maximum level of excess for propert
- y only* for any one incident below which the Service Provider will bear the cost: € 10,000 Minimum level of Employer’s Liability Insurance required in respect of any one accident: € 13,000,000 3
- 0% of gross fee turnover, or €5,000 whichever is greater From start to completion of the Services; and 12 years f
- eath, personal injury [except EL, next type]; loss of, damage to, property; with indemnity to the Client as principal € 6.5m € 5,000 From start to completion of the Services
- Employers’ Liability for death, injury, to employees € 13m None From start to completion of the Services
- Maximum level of excess in any one claim below which the Service Provider will bear the cost: 2% of turnover or €5,000, whichever is greatest 2% of turnover or €5,000, whichever is greatest
- um level of excess in any one claim below which the Specialist Service Provider will bear the cost: 2% of turnover or €5,000, whichever is greatest 2% of turnover or €5,000, whichever is greatest
- Maximum level of excess for property only* for any one incident below which the Service Provider will bear the cost: € 10,000
- rer shall be required to supply its Tax Clearance Access Number and Tax Reference Number to facilitate online verification of their tax status by
- Anticipated Service Contract Period (months/years): 24 months - Stages 1-5, excluding 12 months defec
- Should firms, tendering for this service, consider additional design input is needed on the project they must advise
- additional amendments that arise during the course of the design services contract. Shannon Airport Authority Non-binding monetary references in the source were treated as context only and were not used as qualification thresholds.
3. Background & buyer context
The buyer context reflected a formal Irish public-procurement route, with pre-qualification used to control entry into the tender stage.
- factored into the project programme as gateways. The consultant team will be required to provide input to any
- including sustainability strategy development, energy efficient design, whole life carbon analysis and circular
- This project will provide new corporate offices for The Shannon Airport Group using existing space within the main
- terminal building. On completion of the new office space, The Shannon Airport Group will move from the existing
4. Eligibility & selection criteria
- Turnover requirement — — use these verbatim for insurance / turnover. If a category (insurance, turnover) has no entry here, treat it as 'not specified' for THIS tender.
- Insurance — — use these verbatim for insurance / turnover. If a category (insurance, turnover) has no entry here, treat it as 'not specified' for THIS tender.; Public Liability for death, personal injury [except EL, next type]; loss of, damage to, property; with indemnity to the Client as principal € 6.5m € 5,000 From start to completion of; Employers’ Liability for death, injury, to employees € 13m None From start to completion of th
- 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 Additional binding lines surfaced in the deterministic extract:
- — use these verbatim for insurance / turnover. If a category (insurance, turnover) has no entry here, treat it as 'not specified' for THIS tender.
- Public Liability for death, personal injury [except EL, next type]; loss of, damage to, property; with indemnity to the Client as principal € 6.5m € 5,000 From start to completion of
- Employers’ Liability for death, injury, to employees € 13m None From start to completion of th
- Professional Indemnity Insurance complying with the conditions below: Cover on Each And Every claim basis Cover on an Annual Aggregate basis Minimum level of Professional Indemnity Insurance complying with the conditions below: € 6,500,000 € 6,500,000 Maximum level of excess in any one
- l Indemnity Insurance complying with the conditions below: Minimum level of Professional Indemnity Insurance complying with the conditions below: Minimum level of Professional Indemnity Insurance complying with the conditions below: Specialist Skill Provider Cover on Each And Every claim basis Cover on an Annual Aggregate basis QS € 6,500,000 € 6,500,000 C&S € 6,500,000 €
- cialist Service Provider will bear the cost: 2% of turnover or €5,000, whichever is greatest 2% of turnover or €5,000, whichever is greatest Minimum level of Public Liability Insurance required in respect of any one accident: € 6500000 Maximum level of excess for propert
5. Award criteria & scoring
| Criterion | Weight (%) | Sub-criteria | Pass/fail threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| cialist Service Provider will bear the cost: 2% of turnover or €5,000, whichev 2% not stated not stated | |||
| Maximum level of excess in any one claim below which the Service Provider will 2% not stated not stated | |||
| um level of excess in any one claim below which the Specialist Service Provider | 2% | not stated | not stated |
| The documents indicated a staged process (qualification, then tender). Any explicit MEAT split is captured above where a numeric line was visible; otherwise it remained not specified in the provided text extract. |
6. Submission requirements
- Method statement / response document (template/page limits) — not specified in extract.
- CVs (page count, named roles) — not specified in extract.
- Pricing schedule (format/template) — expected at ITT stage.
- Case studies (number/value range) — client references/comparable project evidence was referenced.
- Declarations (ESPD/Bona Fides/Tax/COI) — not specified in extract.
- Mandatory site visit — not specified in extract.
- Submission portal and formatting — eTenders portal and PDF electronic copies were referenced. Submission-related source lines:
- Value: not disclosed (eTenders placeholder)
- to submitting for statutory approval (planning) and a final BER Certificate and
- [1. Limestone Offices Development Design Team Brief.pdf] Resident Engineer/Architect for the construction period.
- [1. Limestone Offices Development Design Team Brief.pdf] 1.7
- [1. Limestone Offices Development Design Team Brief.pdf] will provide new corporate offices for The Shannon Airport Group using existing space within the main
- [1. Limestone Offices Development Design Team Brief.pdf] at ground floor or roof level within close proximity
7. Key dates & process
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| RFT issued | not specified |
| Clarification deadline | not specified |
| Mandatory site visit | not specified |
| Tender deadline (date + time) | 2026-02-09T13:00:00+00:00 |
| Expected award | not specified |
| Contract start | not specified |
| Go-live / mobilisation | not stated |
| Date surfaced in documents | 2026-02-09T13:00:00+00:00 |
| Date surfaced in documents | September 2026 |
8. Contract terms that matter
Contract duration in the extract: 12 years. Payment cycle, SLA/KPI schedule, and penalty regime were not fully disclosed in the snippets unless listed below.
- Title: Request for Tender for Architect Led Multi-Disciplinary Design and Cost Management Team for Corporate Office Development, Associated Plantroom Upgrades and Ancillary Works at Shannon Airport, Shannon.
- VERIFIED PHRASES (deterministic regex extract from the documents — treat as authoritative for numerical claims)
- Public Liability for death, personal injury [except EL, next type]; loss of, damage to, property; with indemnity to the Client as principal € 6.5m € 5,000 From start to completion of
- Public Liability for death, personal injury [except EL, next type]; loss of, damage to, property; with indemnity to the Client as principal € 6.5m € 5,000 From start to completion of
- eath, personal injury [except EL, next type]; loss of, damage to, property; with indemnity to the Client as principal € 6.5m € 5,000 From start to completion of the Services
- NOW IT IS HEREBY AGREED, in consideration of the payment of €5 (five Euro) from the Client to the Sub-Consultant, receipt and sufficiency of w
- NOTE 2 - THE COMBINED MINIMUM TURNOVER OF ALL MEMBERS OF A SUCCESSFUL CONSORTIUM/JOINT VENTURE MUST EQUAL OR EXCEED THE STATED AVERAGE MINIMUM TURNOVER FOR THE ASSOCIATED DISCIPLINE FOR EACH OF THE THREE FINANCIAL YEARS ie 2025, 2024 & 20
- EXCEED THE STATED AVERAGE MINIMUM TURNOVER FOR THE ASSOCIATED DISCIPLINE FOR EACH OF THE THREE FINANCIAL YEARS ie 2025, 2024 & 2023
9. Risks, red flags & unusuals
- Qualification gate: the deterministic extract included a turnover threshold line (— use these verbatim for insurance / turnover. If a category (insurance, turnover) has no entry here, treat it as 'not specified' for THIS tender.), which can materially narrow bidder pool composition.
- Contract value was not disclosed in metadata, creating uncertainty on margin, resourcing, and financing assumptions.
- The two-step process (PQQ then ITT) shifted effort to compliance evidence early, with competitive scoring detail potentially deferred.
- Technical and contractual granularity appeared ITT-dependent, increasing ambiguity at qualification stage for non-incumbent bidders.
10. SME fit assessment
This competition looked most accessible to firms with established public-sector tender capability, documented financial capacity, and direct operational experience in the relevant service category.
- Credible bidder profile — mid-sized to large specialist with formal QA/compliance process.
- Consortium / sub-contracting — allowed or addressed in the extracts (Appendix references and reliance provisions).
- Indicative bid-prep effort — 6 to 12 working days for evidence collation, form completion, and review cycles at PQQ level.
- Pwin signal — strongest for bidders with reusable qualification artefacts, comparable references, and low-friction mobilisation capability.
11. Where to dig deeper
- Source RFT/PQQ filenames: 1. Limestone Offices Development Design Team Brief.pdf, scheduled meeting dates, schedule and lead all design team meetings providing minutes of same in a.
- eTenders CFT / notice reference: not specified in extract.
- Clarification contact / portal: eTenders message portal (email not surfaced in extract).
- Key attachments to prioritise: ITT..
Can you bid?
Public liability insurance
€6,500,000
Professional indemnity insurance
€6,500,000
Scoring
Most Economically Advantageous Tender
Lots (1)
Provision of design and cost management services for a corporate office development, plantroom upgrades, and ancillary works at Shannon Airport.
Documents (40)
1. Limestone Offices Development Design Team Brief.pdf
1.4 MB · RFT / Invitation to Tender
2. Limestone - ITT_S2b_Services_Open_THR_v2.0-04-11-2024.docx
89.5 KB · RFT / Invitation to Tender
2. Limestone - ITT_S2b_Services_Open_THR_v2.0-04-11-2024.pdf
552.9 KB · RFT / Invitation to Tender
3. Limestone - FTS9_Consultancy_v1.10_16-09-2024.docx
257.5 KB · RFT / Invitation to Tender
3. Limestone - FTS9_Consultancy_v1.10_16-09-2024.pdf
428.8 KB · RFT / Invitation to Tender
5. Limestone - COE1_v2.j_Consultancy_Technical_30-09-2024.docx
82.5 KB · Contract / Agreement / Terms
MF_2.3_Collateral_Warranty_v1.2_14-10-2024.docx
45.3 KB · Contract / Agreement / Terms
3a. SAQ Form 3.4a Lead Designer Architect.docx
40.8 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
3b. SAQ Form 3.4a C&S Design.docx
40.7 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
3c. SAQ Form 3.4a Building Services Design.docx
40.7 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
3d. SAQ Form 3.4a Quantity Surveyor.docx
40.6 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
3e. SAQ Form 3.4a Fire Safety Design.docx
40.7 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
4a. SAQ Form 3.4b Lead Designer Architect.docx
40.6 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
4b. SAQ Form 3.4b C&S Design.docx
43.9 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
4c. SAQ Form 3.4b Building Services Design.docx
40.8 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
4d. SAQ Form 3.4b Quantity Surveyor.docx
40.8 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
4e. SAQ Form 3.4b Fire Safety Design.docx
40.6 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
6f. SAA Form 9.2c Fire Safety Engineer.docx
48.0 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
Appendix_A_Applicants_Self-Declaration__Regulation_57.docx
40.7 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
Appendix_B3_Certificate_of_Satisfactory_Delivery_of_Services.docx
25.6 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
MF_2.4_H_and_S_Compliance_General_v1.0_16-07-2013.docx
21.5 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
MF_2.5_H_and_S_Compliance_PSDP_v1.0_16-07-2013.docx
21.3 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
MF_2.7_Declaration_re_Article_57_v1.0_09-02-2022.docx
28.6 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
MF_2.8_Oath_Valid_v1.0_09-02-2022.docx
22.3 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
NVB 1(B) - Non Act Vetting Invitation for CPO Aviation Security - January 2022.docx
62.7 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
SAA Form ID-1 Revision 8 - January 2022.docx
158.0 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
SNN - EBC DECLARATION.docx
33.5 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
Training Checklist - Nov 24 V1.pdf
209.0 KB · Other
1. SAQ Part 1 - QC2_Part_1_v3.1_04-11-2024.docx
147.4 KB · ESPD (European Single Procurement Document)
2. SAQ Part 2 - QC_Part_2_v1.1_04-11-2024.docx
60.1 KB · Tender Response Template
6a. SAA Form 9.2c Lead Project Architect.docx
45.1 KB · Tender Response Template
6b. SAA Form 9.2c C&S Design Engineer.docx
45.1 KB · Tender Response Template
6c. SAA Form 9.2c Mechanical Design Engineer.docx
45.2 KB · Tender Response Template
6d. SAA Form 9.2c Electrical Design Engineer.docx
45.4 KB · Tender Response Template
6e. SAA Form 9.2c Quantity Surveyor.docx
44.9 KB · Tender Response Template
Appendix_B1_QC1_and_QC2_09-02-2022.docx
16.6 KB · Appendix / Annex
MF_2.10_Reliance_Warranty_v1.0_09-02-2022.docx
47.6 KB · Insurance / Indemnity
MF_2.1_Professional_Indemnity_09-02-2022.docx
40.5 KB · Insurance / Indemnity
MF_2.9_Reliance_Guarantee_v1.0_09-02-2022.docx
55.1 KB · Insurance / Indemnity
Queries up to 29.01.2026 (issued 290126).pdf
286.4 KB · Clarification / Addendum
Original notice text
Shannon Airport Authority DAC seeks a multi-disciplinary design and cost management team for a corporate office development and associated upgrades at Shannon Airport, with a contract duration of 12 years.
AI analysis updated 4 months ago
Deadline
09 Feb
Location
Shannon Airport, Ireland.
Procedure
Open
Clarification
26 Jan 2026
eTenders ID
7249384
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