IDA Ireland Invitation to Tender for Project Management Led Integrated Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Consultancy Services for the Provision of Infrastructure Delivery at IDA Lands, Killaly, Co. Louth

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1. At a glance

Buyer Title CPV / category Estimated value Per-year Procedure type Lots Location Contract length Submission deadline Go-live / start | :---------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------- | :-------------- | :------- | :------------- | :--- | :------- | :-------------- | :------------------ | :-------------- | IDA Ireland Invitation to Tender for Project Management (PM) Led Integrated Multi-Disciplinary Design Team Consultancy Services for the Provision of Infrastructure Delivery at IDA Lands, Killaly, Co. Louth 71000000-8 €250,000 not stated not stated 1 Co. Louth not stated 2026-09-30 14:00 not stated

2. Scope of Work

This tender seeks Project Management (PM) led integrated multi-disciplinary design team consultancy services for infrastructure delivery at IDA Lands in Killaly, Co. Louth. The estimated value of the contract is €250,000. The services encompass the full project lifecycle, from initial design through to handover.

The scope of services includes, but is not limited to, the following key stages and activities:

• Initial Design & Due Diligence: This phase involves the preliminary assessment of the site, feasibility studies, and the initial conceptualisation of infrastructure requirements.
• Detailed Design & Planning Permission: This stage focuses on developing comprehensive design plans, specifications, and obtaining all necessary planning permissions and statutory approvals.
• Procurement & Assessment of a Suitable Works Contractor: This involves developing procurement strategies, managing tender processes, and assessing and appointing a main works contractor for the construction phase.
• Construction: Overseeing and managing the construction activities to ensure they align with the design, specifications, and project objectives.
• Handover: The final stage, involving the completion of construction, commissioning of infrastructure, and formal handover to the client.

Bidders are required to demonstrate their approach to managing these stages, including the identification of critical paths, float, time risk allowances, dependent tasks, and resource allocations. The services will also require a focus on green public procurement, including the development of sustainability criteria, evaluation of environmental submissions, life-cycle considerations, verification of environmental claims, and contract monitoring during delivery. Stakeholder engagement, risk management, and value for money are integral components of the project management role.

3. Background & buyer context

IDA Ireland is procuring these consultancy services to facilitate infrastructure delivery at its lands in Killaly, Co. Louth. The project aligns with IDA Ireland's mandate to attract and facilitate foreign direct investment by providing suitable land and infrastructure. The procurement is driven by the need for expert project management and design team leadership to ensure the efficient and effective development of this site. The specific context of the 57.05-hectare greenfield site in Killaly necessitates a structured approach to infrastructure planning and delivery.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Bidders must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for this tender:

• Turnover requirement: Not specified for this tender.
• Insurance:
• Professional Indemnity Insurance: Minimum cover of €6,500,000 on each and every claim basis, with a maximum excess of €12. Insurers must be authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland for Non-Life Insurance Class 13.
• Public Liability Insurance: Minimum cover of €6,500,000 in respect of any one accident. Maximum excess for property only is €10,000. Insurers must be authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland for Non-Life Insurance Class 13.
• Employer's Liability Insurance: Minimum cover of €13,000,000 in respect of any one accident. Liability policies must include an 'Indemnity to Principals Clause'. Insurers must be authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland for Employer's Liability Insurance.
• Certifications: Not specified for this tender.
• Past experience:
• A minimum of 10 years post qualification experience on projects similar in nature, scale, and complexity.
• A minimum of 10 years post qualification experience working on regional and national roads.
• Demonstrated by providing details of a minimum of 1 comparable project.
• Personnel: Not specified for this tender, beyond the requirement for named individuals in the quality submission.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender.

5. Award criteria & scoring

The contract will be awarded based on a combination of Quality and Cost, with Quality accounting for 70% and Cost for 30% of the total score.

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