Building Refurbishment, Burkes, Lane, Athenry
Deadline
28 Aug
28 Aug 2026
Deadline
28 Aug
Contractor sought for building refurbishment at Burkes, Lane, Athenry, over 10 months.
Building refurbishment works at Burkes, Lane, Athenry
Bidder profile
Firms with experience in building refurbishment, conservation of historic timber, and managing public works contracts, capable of meeting significant turnover and insurance requirements.
Risks & flags
- Specific material requirements
- Strict programme adherence
- Green procurement compliance
- Conservation of historic timber
Briefing
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1. At a glance
| Buyer | Galway County Council |
|---|---|
| Title | Building Refurbishment, Burkes, Lane, Athenry |
| CPV / category | 45000000-7 (Construction work) |
| Estimated value | Not disclosed |
| Per-year | Not stated |
| Procedure type | Open Procedure |
| Lots | Not stated |
| Location | Athenry, County Galway |
| Contract length | 10 Calendar Months |
| Submission deadline | 2026-08-28T16:00:00+00:00 |
| Go-live / start | Not stated |
2. Scope of Work
This tender seeks a contractor for building refurbishment works at Burkes, Lane, Athenry. The contract duration is specified as 10 Calendar Months. The scope of work encompasses general construction and civil engineering activities, with a focus on refurbishment.
Key activities and requirements include:
- Project Management and Delivery: Tenderers must provide a detailed methodology statement covering all aspects of successful project delivery, including management, delivery, and control of works on site. This must address site-specific and project-specific constraints and opportunities.
- Site Access and Logistics: Proposals for site access and logistics are required, with a specific emphasis on minimizing impact on existing building operations. This includes managing delivery routes, public access, and maintaining services to neighbouring properties.
- Phasing and Sequencing: Tenderers must identify key works packages and propose a sequencing of works, including proposals for the management of the commissioning and handover process.
- Construction Programme: A Level 4 EPC Schedule programme, compatible with Microsoft Project, is required. This programme must detail critical path, float, key milestones, specialist supplier programming, and include contingency as per Clause 9.4 of the Public Works Contract.
- Green Procurement: Tenderers must outline proposals for compliance with the Contracting Authority’s Green Public Procurement policy, including the use of recycled materials, end-of-life product considerations, non-fossil fuel heating systems, and low-carbon construction materials.
- Materials and Standards: Specific materials and standards are referenced, including Accoya or equivalent acetylated timber for external elements, timber frame windows and doors, aluminium clad timber systems, and proprietary wood fibre board insulation systems. Materials must comply with BS 1186 and BS EN 942, with timber certified Class 1 durability in accordance with EN 350. Insulation systems must achieve a classification of B-s1,d0 in accordance with BS EN 13501-1:2018.
- Quality Assurance and Testing: The contractor must adhere to standards of workmanship and quality assurance, including inspection and testing as per the contract.
- Defects Management: A defects period is stipulated, requiring the contractor to address any defects identified post-substantial completion.
- Site Compound and Welfare Facilities: Proposals for the location and removal/relocation of site compounds and welfare facilities during project phases are required.
- Zero Defects: A key objective is the delivery of a high-quality end product with zero defects at substantial completion.
3. Background & buyer context
This procurement is for building refurbishment works at Burkes, Lane, Athenry, managed by Galway County Council. The tender falls under the Public Works Contract for Minor Works, designed by the Employer. The contract document itself, PW-CF5 v2.9, dated 25th November 2025, is published by the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, indicating adherence to national public procurement standards. The specific strategic drivers for this refurbishment are not detailed in the provided metadata, but it aligns with general public sector asset management and maintenance requirements. No incumbent contractor is mentioned.
4. Eligibility & selection criteria
Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements to be considered:
- Turnover requirement:
- Average annual turnover of €2,000,000.00 in the General Construction/Civil Engineering category.
- Insurance:
- Public Liability Insurance: Minimum indemnity limit of €6,500,000 for any one event. Maximum excess of €10,000 in respect of property damage only.
- Employer's Liability Insurance: Minimum indemnity limit of €13,000,000 for any one event.
- Professional Indemnity Insurance: Minimum of €5,000,000 for a Chartered Temporary Works Engineer. Maximum permissible excess on Professional Indemnity Insurance is the greater of 2% of the Tenderer’s annual turnover or €5,000. A minimum of €6,500,000 on an annual aggregate limit is also specified for professional indemnity insurance.
- Certifications: Not explicitly detailed as mandatory selection criteria in the provided text, but adherence to standards like BS EN 62561-1, BS EN 13501-1, and EN 350 is required for materials.
- Past experience:
- Three projects of similar nature, scale, and complexity must be provided.
- Projects must have a minimum value of €1,500,000.
- Projects should have a contract duration of 8–12 months.
- Projects must involve extensive conservation works to historic timber (structure/windows/joinery), including treatment for rot, splice repairs, structural repairs with steel, paint removal, replica mouldings, re-glazing, and refinishing.
- Evidence of completed works over a specified period (not explicitly stated but implied by "period stated in the sub-criterion title above").
- Personnel:
- A Chartered Temporary Works Engineer with relevant experience and minimum €5M Professional Indemnity Insurance is required.
- Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender.
5. Award criteria & scoring
The award criteria are split between Technical Merit and Price.
Criterion Weight (%) Sub-criteria
Can you bid?
Minimum turnover
€2,000,000
Public liability insurance
€6,500,000
Professional indemnity insurance
€5,000,000
Named standards / methodologies
Scoring
Most Economically Advantageous Tender
Documents (110)
25C04-Athenry Fit-out Main Works Specification.pdf
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ATH-DR-SW-XX-SP-S-0001_Civil_Works_Specification[1].pdf
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ATH-DR-SW-XX-SP-S-0003_Concrete_Specification[1].pdf
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ATH-DR-SW-XX-SP-S-0004_Load_Bearing_Masonry_Specification[1].pdf
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ATH-DR-SW-XX-SP-S-0005_Site_Development_Specification[1].pdf
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GCC_Athenry_Lift Spec.pdf
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General Electrical Specification - Burkes Lane Athenry.pdf
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Particular Electrical Specification - Burkes Lane Athenry.pdf
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Particular Mechanical Specification - Burkes Lane Athenry.pdf
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ITTW2-v3.1-25-11-2025.docx
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1478 Somer House Athenry Pricing Document 07-26.pdf
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3.4.1-HS-Works-Contractor_v3.1-25-11-2025.docx
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MF1.12_-_Model_Form_14-10-2024.docx
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PW-CF5_Agreement_A2_09-12-2019.docx
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PW-CF5_Contract_v2.9_25-11-2025.pdf
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25C04-Disability Access Certificate Drawings-RevA.pdf
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25C04-Disability Access Certificate Report-RevA.pdf
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Appendix_A_Applicants_Self-Declaration__Regulation_57.docx
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Appendix_B2_Certificate_of_Satisfactory_Project_Execution.docx
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Form_of_Application_for_a_Disability_Access_Certificate - Signed.pdf
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FTS5_v2.9-25-11-2025.docx
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MF1.13_Model_Form_09-04-2020.docx
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MF1.6_Model_Form_09-04-2020.docx
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MF_1.10_v1.3_25-11-2025.docx
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25-018_ff_fsc_0-01_sm_0001_17-12-2025.pdf
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25-018_ff_fsc_0-02_sp_0001_17-12-2025.pdf
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25-018_ff_fsc_1-10_00_0001_17-12-2025.pdf
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25-018_ff_fsc_1-11_01_0001_17-12-2025.pdf
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25-018_ff_fsc_2-10_00_0003_26-03-2026_0.pdf
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25-018_ff_fsc_2-11_01_0003_26-03-2026.pdf
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25-018_ff_fsc_2-20_pe_0001_17-12-2025.pdf
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25-018_ff_fsc_2-21_pe_0001_17-12-2025.pdf
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25-018_ff_fsc_2-22_pe_0001_17-12-2025.pdf
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25-018_ff_fsc_2-31_ps_0001_17-12-2025.pdf
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25C04-OC+C Architectural Tender Drawings.pdf
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25C04-OC+C-M-000-DAC - Site Location Map.pdf
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25C04-OC+C-M-001-DAC - Proposed Ground Floor Plan.pdf
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25C04-OC+C-M-002-DAC - Proposed First Floor Plan.pdf
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25C04-OC+C-M-003-DAC - Proposed Section AA + BB.pdf
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25C04-OC+C-M-004-DAC - Southwest Elevation.pdf
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25C04-OC+C-M-005-DAC - Northwest Elevation.pdf
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25C04-OC+C-M-006-DAC - Northeast Elevation.pdf
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25C04-OC+C-M-007-DAC - Proposed Platform Lift + Stairs.pdf
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25C04-OC+C-M-008-DAC - Proposed Wheelchair Accessible Unisex WC.pdf
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25C04-OC+C-M-009-DAC - Proposed Refreshment Facilities.pdf
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ATH-DR-SW-XX-SP-S-0002_Structural_Steelwork_Spec[1].pdf
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ATH-DRC-ZZ-SI-DR-S-0001.pdf
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ATH-DRC-ZZ-SI-DR-S-0100.pdf
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ATH-DRC-ZZ-SI-DR-S-0110.pdf
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ATH-DRC-ZZ-SI-DR-S-1001.pdf
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ATH-DRC-ZZ-SI-DR-S-1002.pdf
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ATH-DRC-ZZ-SI-DR-S-1003.pdf
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ATH-DRC-ZZ-SI-DR-S-1100.pdf
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ATH-DRC-ZZ-SI-DR-S-1101.pdf
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Athenry Drawings Issue Sheet - DR Consulting.pdf
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Drawing Issue - Electrical.pdf
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Drawing Issue Mechanical_OC + C_Athenry.pdf
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E001_Stripout & Enabling Services.pdf
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E002_Stripout & Enabling Services.pdf
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E100_Containment.pdf
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E101_Containment.pdf
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E200_General Services.pdf
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E201_General Services.pdf
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E300_General & Emergency Lighting.pdf
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E301_General & Emergency Lighting.pdf
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E400_Security Services.pdf
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E401_Security Services.pdf
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E402_Security Services.pdf
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E500_Protective Services.pdf
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E501_Protective Services.pdf
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E600_Mechanical Wiring.pdf
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E601_Mechanical Wiring.pdf
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E700_MDB_Single Line Diagram.pdf
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E702_Comms Schematics.pdf
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E703_Disabled Refuge Systems Schematic.pdf
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E704_AOV Systems Wiring Schematics.pdf
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E800_Site Services.pdf
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E900_Lightning Protection.pdf
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E901_Typical Earthing Schematic.pdf
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M001_Stripout & Enabling Services.pdf
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M002_Stripout & Enabling Services.pdf
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M100_Space Heating & Cooling.pdf
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M101_Space Heating & Cooling.pdf
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M102_Space Heating & Cooling Schematic.pdf
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M200_Water Services.pdf
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M201_Water Services.pdf
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M300_Ventilation.pdf
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M301_Ventilation.pdf
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M302_Ventilation.pdf
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M400_Above Ground Drainage.pdf
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M401_Above Ground Drainage.pdf
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ME_BW100_Ground Floor.pdf
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ME_BW101_First Floor.pdf
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01 TENDER DOCUMENTS.zip
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1478 Somer House Athenry Project Particulars.pdf
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3.4.2-HS-PSCS_v3.1-25-11-2025.docx
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Allowance for Remedial Works - Tuam and Athenry.pdf
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Appendix 5 to ITT.docx
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Appendix_B1_List_of_Previous_Works_Projects_which_is_CEE.docx
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Appendix_D1_QW1_Letter_of_Undertaking_Bond.docx
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Appendix_D2_QW2_Letter_of_Undertaking_Bond.docx
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ATH-DRC-ZZ-SI-RP-S-0001_Design_Risk_Assessment[1].pdf
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Athenry Office Fitout_Acoustic Report_Draft.pdf
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Athenry Specs Issue Sheet - DR Consulting.pdf
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Burke's Lane Property - Refurbishment and Demolition Survey Report.docx
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Part 8 Athenry LA02-23.pdf
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Preliminary SH Plan Athenry Burkes Ln REV 2 13.07.26. -issued.pdf
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QW_Part_2_v1.1_18-11-2024.docx
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SAQ QW2-Part-1-v2.2-25-11-2025.docx
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Original notice text
The change of use, renovation and refurbishment of former Restaurant / Take Away / Offices and Place of Worship to a multi-purpose community and enterprise facility with public reception area, multi-use offices, meeting rooms and supporting spaces. The proposed development includes connection to existing services, associated site works and new signage.
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Deadline
28 Aug
Buyer
Galway County CouncilLocation
Burkes, Lane, Athenry
Procedure
Open
Clarification
28 Aug 2026
eTenders ID
8525478
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