Proposed Fit-out of new MARA offices on the Second Floor of Menapia House, Wexford
Deadline
21 Jun
21 Jun 2024
Deadline
21 Jun
Fit-out of new MARA offices in Wexford over 2 months
Fit-out of new MARA offices in Wexford over 2 months
Bidder profile
Firms with experience in public sector office fit-outs and compliance with procurement regulations.
Risks & flags
- Undisclosed contract value
- Two-step qualification process
- Ambiguity in technical requirements
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 | Maritime Area Regulatory Authority |
| Title | Proposed Fit-out of new MARA offices on the Second Floor of Menapia House, Wexford |
| CPV / category | works |
| Estimated value | not disclosed |
| Per-year (if multi-year) | not stated |
| Procedure type | not stated |
| Lots | not stated |
| Location | Ireland |
| Contract length | 2 months |
| Submission deadline | 2024-06-21T11:00:00+00:00 |
| Go-live / start | not stated |
2. Scope of Work
Maritime Area Regulatory Authority ran this procurement for “Proposed Fit-out of new MARA offices on the Second Floor of Menapia House, Wexford” 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:
- successful Tenderer shall be required to supply its Tax Clearance Access
- status by the Contracting Authority. By supplying these numbers the
- prior knowledge of their organisation or service provision. Tenderers will only be
- the Contracting Authority’s third party service providers, such as
- platform. The Contracting Authority may under section 2.2 still issue any
- information it considers appropriate on the eTenders platform following
- to the eTenders platform, Candidates are advised to ensure that they give
- purpose. Candidates should ensure that their operating system has
- Schedule and Standing Conciliator services (if required) at Part 1N of the
- construction operations subject to Relevant Contracts Tax (and therefore to
- [06.ITT-W2-Instruction to Tenderers.pdf] to cover the estimated fee for the service. The Tender Sum on the 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.
- and retention policy, a copy of which can be obtained from the Contracting
4. Eligibility & selection criteria
- Turnover requirement — not specified for this tender
- Insurance — not specified for this tender
- 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
5. Award criteria & scoring
| Criterion | Weight (%) | Sub-criteria | Pass/fail threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | not stated | Methodology / implementation detail not stated in extract | not stated |
| Price | not stated | Pricing basis not stated in extract | 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) — ESPD/declaration/statement-of-confirmation language was present.
- 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)
- shall be submitted not less than 2 weeks or 10 working days before manufacture b
- [06.ITT-W2-Instruction to Tenderers.pdf] ITT-W2 v 2.5 01/08/2023
- [06.ITT-W2-Instruction to Tenderers.pdf] has not authorised anyone to make any representation in
- [06.ITT-W2-Instruction to Tenderers.pdf] Letter of Acceptance and any conditions precedent to its effectiveness have
- [06.ITT-W2-Instruction to Tenderers.pdf] take such steps as it considers necessary to comply with its obligations
7. Key dates & process
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| RFT issued | not specified |
| Clarification deadline | not specified |
| Mandatory site visit | not specified |
| Tender deadline (date + time) | 2024-06-21T11:00:00+00:00 |
| Expected award | not specified |
| Contract start | not specified |
| Go-live / mobilisation | not stated |
| Date surfaced in documents | 2024-06-21T11:00:00+00:00 |
| Date surfaced in documents | 01 August 2023 |
| Date surfaced in documents | 25 May 2018 |
| Date surfaced in documents | Act 1991 |
8. Contract terms that matter
Contract duration in the extract: 2 months. Payment cycle, SLA/KPI schedule, and penalty regime were not fully disclosed in the snippets unless listed below.
- VERIFIED PHRASES (deterministic regex extract from the documents — treat as authoritative for numerical claims)
- The liability of the Surety under this Bond will not exceed € . This amount will be reduced by half on issue of the Certificate of Substantial
- IT IS AGREED as follows in consideration of the payment of €1 by the Employer to the Specialist (receipt of which the Specialist acknowledges
- nt and continues for as long as, under the Construction Regulations, the Client is required to have a project supervisor for the for the Project, unless the appointment is terminated earlier
- it is insured by insurances in the same terms as the insurances the Contractor is required to have under clauses 3
- Within 3 months after receipt of the Contractor’s final statement, the Employer’s
- lace arrangements to complete the Works within 6 months after the termination, the Employer’s Representative shall issue this certificate as
- Surety will be released from its liability under this Bond 450 days after the certificate of Substantial Co
9. Risks, red flags & unusuals
- Numeric qualification gates were only partially visible, so eligibility certainty required full pack review.
- 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 — specialist operator with compliant procurement governance and evidencable experience.
- 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: 06.ITT-W2-Instruction to Tenderers.pdf, MF-1.12-09-04-2020.docx, Schedule and.
- eTenders CFT / notice reference: contract notice for the Works to.
- Clarification contact / portal: eTenders message portal (email not surfaced in extract).
- Key attachments to prioritise: ITT-W2-Instruction to Tenderers.pdf] ITT-W2 v 2.5 01/08/2023, ITT-W2 v 2.5 01/08/2023, ITT-W2 V2.5.
This tender has been awarded
- David Flynn Ltd · 14 Apr 2025
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Required certifications
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Scoring
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Lots (1)
Internal office fitout of north and south blocks on the second floor of Menapia House, Wexford.
Documents (60)
182-LAW-XX-XX-SC-M-1016.pdf
192.7 KB · Specification
23-553-T-1207 Proposed Furniture Specification plan.pdf
1.8 MB · Specification
23-553-T-5001 - Door and Screen Schedule.pdf
1.4 MB · Specification
Vol A1 Proj Particulars - MARA 29 02 2024.pdf
695.5 KB · Specification
06.ITT-W2-Instruction to Tenderers.pdf
374.0 KB · RFT / Invitation to Tender
182-LAW-XX-XX-SP-M-1003_APPROXIMATE BWiC SCHEDULE_T0.pdf
388.4 KB · Pricing / BOQ / Schedule of Rates
Mara, Fit-Out - Bill of Quantities.pdf
493.3 KB · Pricing / BOQ / Schedule of Rates
Mara, Fit-Out - Bill of Quantities.xlsx
468.6 KB · Pricing / BOQ / Schedule of Rates
04. Contract.pdf
1.2 MB · Contract / Agreement / Terms
MF-1.10-09-04-2020.docx
53.9 KB · Contract / Agreement / Terms
MF-1.12-09-04-2020.docx
69.1 KB · Contract / Agreement / Terms
MF-1.13-09-04-2020.docx
48.9 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
MF-1.30-Reliance-Warranty-18-07-2022.docx
59.3 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
MF-1.32-Declaration-re-Regulation-57-28-07-2023.docx
37.7 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
MF-1.33-Declaration-Oath-still-Valid-28-07-2023.docx
33.7 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
MF-1.6-09-04-2020.docx
58.4 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
MF-1.7-Reliance-Guarantee-18-07-2023.docx
64.5 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
182-LAW-XX-XX-RG-ME-0001 - Drawing Register.pdf
230.1 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
182-LAW-XX-XX-SC-M-1009.pdf
142.0 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
182-LAW-ZZ-XX-02-DR-E-6201.pdf
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182-LAW-ZZ-XX-02-DR-E-6202.pdf
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182-LAW-ZZ-XX-02-DR-E-6301.pdf
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182-LAW-ZZ-XX-02-DR-E-6302.pdf
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182-LAW-ZZ-XX-02-DR-E-6701.pdf
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182-LAW-ZZ-XX-02-DR-E-6702.pdf
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182-LAW-ZZ-XX-02-DR-M-5301.pdf
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182-LAW-ZZ-XX-02-DR-M-5302.pdf
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182-LAW-ZZ-XX-02-DR-M-5701.pdf
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182-LAW-ZZ-XX-02-DR-M-5702.pdf
466.6 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
182-LAW-ZZ-XX-02-DR-M-5703.pdf
237.9 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
182-LAW-ZZ-XX-02-DR-M-5704.pdf
232.0 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-1200 Existing GA-1.pdf
1.3 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-1201 Demolitions GA-1.pdf
1.3 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-1202 Proposed GA-1.pdf
1.5 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-1202 Proposed GA.pdf
1.5 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-1203 Proposed Floor finishes plan.pdf
1.4 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-1204 Reflected Ceiling Plan.pdf
1.7 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-1205 Proposed Partiton plan.pdf
1.4 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-1206 Proposed Wall finishes plan.pdf
1.3 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-4000 - Coat Hangers 01 - 02.pdf
1.3 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-4001 - Boardroom TV.pdf
226.5 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-4002 - Reception Desk.pdf
361.8 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-4003 - Reception Feature Wall and Cabinet.pdf
289.9 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-4004 - Paper Storage Unit.pdf
1.3 MB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-4005 - High Table Detail.pdf
355.4 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-4006 - Reception Planter Detail.pdf
284.2 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-4007 - Teapoint pdf.pdf
181.1 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-4008 - Reception Bulkhead Feature.pdf
254.3 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-4009 - Reception Panelled Wall.pdf
256.9 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
23-553-T-4010 - Kitchen.pdf
233.9 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
Mara May Issue .pdf
86.5 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
07. ITT-W2_Invitation_to_Tenderers.pdf
172.3 KB
182 MARA ELECTRICAL BOQ.xlsx
639.5 KB
182 MARA MECHANICAL BOQ.xlsx
566.8 KB
182-LAW-XX-XX-SP-E-1001_ELEC PARTICULAR + GENERAL SPEC_T0.pdf
1.9 MB
Clarification Document 1_.docx
68.4 KB · Clarification / Addendum
Clarification Document 2.docx
153.0 KB · Clarification / Addendum
Clarification Document 3.docx
67.8 KB · Clarification / Addendum
FTS-5-v2.6-17-07-2023-1 (1).pdf
444.6 KB
MF-1.31-Site-Closure-Costs-Supplement-29-07-2021.docx
49.0 KB · Appendix / Annex
Original notice text
This tender involves the fit-out of new offices for the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority on the second floor of Menapia House, Wexford, requiring compliance with operational and reporting standards.
AI analysis updated 4 months ago
Deadline
21 Jun
Location
Menapia House, Wexford, Ireland
Procedure
Open
Clarification
14 Jun 2024
eTenders ID
3612055
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