SCC2026 0082 N16 Lugatober to County Boundary Pavement Resurfacing Contract Retender
Deadline
10 Jul
10 Jul 2026
Deadline
10 Jul
Pavement resurfacing contract for N16 from Lugatober to county boundary with Leitrim
Pavement resurfacing contract for N16 from Lugatober to county boundary with Leitrim
Bidder profile
Medium to large-sized firms with experience in road surfacing and associated works are best suited for this tender.
Risks & flags
- High turnover requirement may limit participation
- Lack of specified past experience requirements
- Absence of detailed submission requirements
Briefing
AI-generated analysis of the documents. Check the official notice and any amendments for current submission details.
1. At a glance
| Buyer | Title |
|---|---|
| Sligo County Council | SCC2026 0082 N16 Lugatober to County Boundary Pavement Resurfacing Contract Retender |
| CPV / category | 45233120 - Road surface painting |
| Estimated value | not disclosed |
| Per-year (if multi-year) | not stated |
| Procedure type | Open |
| Lots | not stated |
| Location | N16 National Primary Road, between Lugatober junction and county boundary with Leitrim |
| Contract length | not specified |
| Submission deadline | 2026-07-10T11:00:00+00:00 |
| Go-live / start | Intended commencement date: February 2025 |
2. Scope of Work
The contract involves pavement resurfacing along a 2.5 km stretch of the N16 National Primary Road, specifically from the Lugatober junction to the county boundary with Leitrim. The contractor will perform various activities related to pavement surfacing and associated minor works, which include:
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Overlay Works:
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Mainline from Chainage 30 to 730 and Chainage 750 to 1775:
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40mm SMA 14 surface course with coarse aggregate of PSV 60+
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55mm AC 20 dense bin 40/60
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Cold milling up to a depth of 5mm as required
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Overlay from Chainage 1775 to 2250:
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40mm SMA 14 surface course with coarse aggregate of PSV 60+
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25mm binder layer (SMA 6 or SMA 10)
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Cold milling up to a depth of 15mm as required
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Inlay Works:
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Chainage 0 to 30 and 2250 to 2266:
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40mm SMA 14 surface course with coarse aggregate of PSV 60+
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55mm AC 20 dense bin 40/60
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100mm AC 32 dense base 40/60
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Excavation/cold-milling to a depth of 345mm
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Chainage 730 to 750:
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40mm SMA 14 surface course with coarse aggregate of PSV 60+
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Cold milling to a depth of 95mm
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Pavement Repairs:
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60mm, 100mm, and 250mm inlays with AC 20 dense bin 40/60 and UGM A as required.
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Additional Works:
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General site clearance
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Drainage works, including jetting/CCTV inspection of existing drains
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Renewal of existing road markings
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Accommodation works
The contractor must ensure compliance with health and safety regulations throughout the project, including the implementation of a Temporary Traffic Management Plan (TTMP).
3. Background & buyer context
This procurement aligns with Sligo County Council's ongoing infrastructure development initiatives aimed at improving road safety and traffic flow. The resurfacing project is part of a broader strategy to enhance the quality of the road network in the region, particularly in light of increasing traffic volumes. The works are expected to commence in February 2025, following the completion of necessary surveys and assessments. The incumbent contractor is not specified in the documentation.
4. Eligibility & selection criteria
Bidders must meet the following eligibility and selection criteria:
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Turnover Requirement:
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Minimum average yearly turnover of €3 million (excluding VAT) directly related to pavement surfacing and associated minor works.
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Insurance:
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Professional Indemnity Insurance: Minimum cover of €1 million.
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Public Liability Insurance: Minimum cover of €6,500,000 per accident.
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Employer’s Liability Insurance: Minimum cover of €13,000,000 per accident.
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Certifications:
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Not specified for this tender.
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Past Experience:
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Not specified for this tender.
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Personnel:
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Not specified for this tender.
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Geographic / Facility Constraints:
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Not specified for this tender.
5. Award criteria & scoring
Bids will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
| Criterion | Weight (%) | Sub-Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 60 | Not specified |
| Quality | 40 | Not specified |
The evaluation will follow the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) principle. There are no minimum scoring thresholds specified for individual criteria or overall.
6. Submission requirements
Bidders must submit the following documents:
- Method statement / response document (template not specified, page limits not stated)
- CVs for key personnel (page count not specified)
- Pricing schedule (format not specified, template not stated)
- Case studies (number not specified, value range not stated)
- Declarations (ESPD, Bona Fides, Tax clearance, Conflict of Interest)
- Mandatory site visit: Not specified
- Submission portal: eTenders, with specific format rules not stated
7. Key dates & process
| Key Date | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| RFT issued | Not specified |
| Clarification deadline | Not specified |
| Mandatory site visit | Not specified |
| Tender deadline | 2026-07-10T11:00:00+00:00 |
| Expected award | Not specified |
| Contract start | February 2025 |
| Go-live / mobilisation | Not specified |
8. Contract terms that matter
Key contract terms include:
- Term & Extension Structure: Not specified.
- Payment Terms: Not specified.
- Key SLAs/KPIs: Not specified.
- Liquidated Damages: Not specified.
- Termination Clauses: Not specified.
- IP Ownership: Not specified.
- Sub-contracting Rules: Not specified.
- Parent-company Guarantee or Bond Requirements: Not specified.
9. Risks, red flags & unusuals
Potential risks and red flags identified in this tender include:
- The turnover requirement of €3 million may limit participation to larger firms, potentially excluding smaller contractors.
- The lack of specified past experience requirements may lead to variability in the quality of submissions.
- The absence of detailed submission requirements may create confusion among bidders regarding expectations.
10. SME fit assessment
The tender is primarily suited for medium to large-sized firms with experience in road surfacing and associated works. A viable bidder would typically possess:
- Relevant certifications and insurance coverage.
- Experience in similar projects, particularly in pavement resurfacing.
- The capacity to manage the scale of work required.
Consortium or subcontracting arrangements are not explicitly mentioned, suggesting that bidders should be prepared to undertake the work independently. The indicative bid preparation effort is estimated at several days, considering the complexity of the project. The incumbent's strength is not disclosed, but the absence of specified past experience requirements may allow for a broader range of bidders.
11. Where to dig deeper
- Source RFT filename: Not specified
- eTenders CFT ID: Not specified
- Contact email: Not specified
- Important attachments:
- Appendix 3(b)(ii) — Preliminary TTMP
- Appendix 3(a) — Preliminary Health and Safety Plan
This briefing provides a comprehensive overview of the tender for the N16 Lugatober to County Boundary Pavement Resurfacing Contract. Interested bidders should review the full tender documents for detailed requirements and specifications.
Can you bid?
Minimum turnover
€3,000,000
Public liability insurance
€6,500,000
Professional indemnity insurance
€1,000,000
Scoring
Most Economically Advantageous Tender
Documents (72)
Volume A Works Requirements Drawings.pdf
34.3 MB · Specification
BOQ N16 Lugatober to Co Boundary.xlsx
721.7 KB · Pricing / BOQ / Schedule of Rates
Volume C Pricing Document.pdf
2.3 MB · Pricing / BOQ / Schedule of Rates
~$BOQ 10082023.xlsx
165 bytes · Pricing / BOQ / Schedule of Rates
~$BOQ N4 IRR.xlsx
165 bytes · Pricing / BOQ / Schedule of Rates
3.4.1-HS-Works-Contractor_v3.1-25-11-2025.docx
51.3 KB · Contract / Agreement / Terms
PW-CF5_Contract_v2.9_25-11-2025.pdf
804.8 KB · Contract / Agreement / Terms
Appendix_A_Applicants_Self-Declaration__Regulation_57.docx
40.7 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
Appendix_B2_Certificate_of_Satisfactory_Project_Execution.docx
26.0 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
Appendix_B3_Certificate_of_Satisfactory_Delivery_of_Services.docx
25.6 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate
N16 Speed Limit Order Drawing-PO 1025 N16-SP-00.pdf
566.3 KB · Drawing / Plan / Layout
N16 Lugatober to County Boundary Zip Folder.zip
56.6 MB · Other
10.06.2026 Tender Bulletin No. 1.pdf
67.7 KB · Clarification / Addendum
20231110-030_A3 (1).pdf
714.4 KB
20231110-030_A3.pdf
668.1 KB
3.4.2-HS-PSCS_v3.1-25-11-2025.docx
43.7 KB
89R - CE Order Roadworks Speed Limit 2025.pdf
106.1 KB
AP1 submitted 2 november 2023.pdf
35.8 KB
Appendix 3(b)(ii) Preliminary TTMP Templates.xlsx
378.0 KB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix 3(b)(ii) Preliminary TTMP.pdf
445.3 KB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix_B1_List_of_Previous_Works_Projects_which_is_CEE.docx
31.3 KB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix_C_Bankers_Letter.docx
29.9 KB · Appendix / Annex
Appendix_D2_QW2_Letter_of_Undertaking_Bond.docx
26.8 KB · Appendix / Annex
Draft CE Order Roadworks Speed Limit 2025.docx
17.2 KB
emap.pdf
134.9 KB
emap2.pdf
121.7 KB
emap3.pdf
121.7 KB
emap4.pdf
119.5 KB
emap5.pdf
127.1 KB
ESB Construction Safety 28th 11.40.pdf
803.2 KB
Form No.3(d) Appointment Acceptance PSCS.doc
76.0 KB
Forms_of_undertaking.docx
91.3 KB
Instruction to Tenderers.pdf
740.2 KB
Invitation to Tender.pdf
137.7 KB
IPI_Annex_v1.0_18-11-2024.docx
34.8 KB
MF-1.13-09-04-2020.docx
48.9 KB
MF-1.14-09-04-2020.docx
57.8 KB
MF-1.15-09-04-2020.docx
50.3 KB
MF-1.6-09-04-2020.docx
58.4 KB
MF1.11_Model_Form_09-04-2020.docx
46.6 KB
MF1.13_Model_Form_09-04-2020.docx
46.0 KB
MF1.15_Model_Form_09-04-2020.docx
47.5 KB
MF1.16-Appointment-of-Conciliator-21-03-2016.docx
36.7 KB
MF1.6_Model_Form_09-04-2020.docx
55.6 KB
MF_1.10_v1.3_25-11-2025.docx
53.7 KB
N16 Management of Invasive Species pdf.pdf
1.1 MB
N16 Management of Invasive Species.docx
1.9 MB
NP & NS Speed Limits 2025 Rev 1.xlsx
18.1 KB
plot.log
191 bytes
PO 1025 N16 Lugatober to Co Boundary Preliminary Traffic Management Plan pdf.pdf
1.5 MB
PO 1025 N16 Lugatober to Co Boundary Preliminary Traffic Management Plan.docx
1.2 MB
PO 1025 N16-T-00-07-01.pdf
1013.4 KB
QW-Part-2-v1.1-18-11-2024.docx
58.3 KB
QW2_Part_1_v2.2_25-11-2025.pdf
709.6 KB
Rev 9 Form No. 4(a) Design Risk Assessment pdf.pdf
219.9 KB
Rev 9 Form No. 4(a) Design Risk Assessment.doc
138.5 KB
REV 9 SMS Appendix 3(a) (Preliminary Health and Safety Plan Template).doc
252.5 KB
REV 9 SMS Appendix 3(a) (Preliminary Health and Safety Plan Template).pdf
295.9 KB · Appendix / Annex
SCC ArcGIS Printout Water & Wastewater Infrastructure printout 2.pdf
539.2 KB
SCC ArcGIS Printout Water & Wastewater Infrastructure.pdf
514.2 KB
SCC2026-0082 N16 Lugatober to Co Boundary - Re-Tender 2026.zip
63.6 MB
TI24GR132 TII N16 Lugatober, Co. Sligo GPR Analysis Report.pdf
2.1 MB
TI24H122 N16 Lugatober TII Sligo Mini Tender_ FWD Level 1 Analysis Report May 2024.pdf
3.1 MB
TI24H122 N16 Lugatober TII Sligo Mini Tender_ FWD Level 2 Analysis Report May 2024.pdf
843.5 KB
TII_PMS_Sligo_N16_Moduli.pdf
34.5 KB
TTMP Guidelines.pdf
828.6 KB
Vol A Work Requirements 05062026.pdf
2.7 MB
Vol B Tender & Schedule.pdf
596.7 KB
~$l A Work Requirements 02082024.docx
162 bytes
~$l A Work Requirements 2023.docx
162 bytes
~$N59 Owenbeg Phase 3 - Estimated Cost.xlsx
165 bytes
~$S-5-v2.6-17-07-2023-1.docx
162 bytes
Original notice text
The works consist of 2266m of pavement resurfacing along the N16 National Primary Road in County Sligo Pavement resurfacing consists of 13922m2 of 40 mm SMA surface course on N16 Mainline 11338m2 of 55 mm AC binder course on N16 Mainline 2968m2 of 25mm SMA binder course on N16 Mainline 290m2 of AC base course on N16 Mainline 50m3 of UGM A subbase on N16 Mainline Cold milling and regulation course approx 2000m2 as required Repairs to existing pavement structure: various depths Works also include Raising of verges and incorporating stone edge detail where required Provision of road markings Raising of ironwork Side Roads and tie ins Drainage works and Accommodation works The full scope of the works is to be ascertained from the contract documents
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Deadline
10 Jul
Buyer
Sligo County CouncilLocation
N16 National Primary Road, between Lugatober junction and county boundary with Leitrim
Procedure
Open
eTenders ID
8373709
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