Construction of 2-storey extension to the rear of Monagea NS Co. Limerick
Value
€1.7m
Deadline
31 Aug
31 Aug 2026
Value
€1.7m
Deadline
31 Aug
Construction of a 506.2 sqm two-storey extension to Monagea National School, including structural, mechanical, and electrical works.
Construction of a two-storey extension for Monagea National School in Co. Limerick
Bidder profile
Suitable for established construction firms with significant experience in educational building projects and the capacity to meet high turnover and insurance requirements.
Risks & flags
- High turnover requirement
- High insurance requirements
- Specific material specifications
- Complex mechanical/electrical systems
Briefing
AI-generated analysis of the documents. Check the official notice and any amendments for current submission details.
1. At a glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Buyer | Monagea National School |
| Title | Construction of 2-storey extension to the rear of Monagea NS Co. Limerick |
| CPV / category | Not specified |
| Estimated value | €1,720,000.00 |
| Per-year | Not stated |
| Procedure type | Not stated |
| Lots | Not stated |
| Location | Co. Limerick, Ireland |
| Contract length | Not stated |
| Submission deadline | 2026-08-31T14:00:00+00:00 |
| Go-live / start | Not stated |
2. Scope of Work
This tender seeks a contractor for the construction of a two-storey extension to the rear of Monagea National School. The project involves significant building works, including structural, mechanical, and electrical installations, to expand the school's facilities. The total estimated value for this construction project is €1,720,000.00.
The scope of work encompasses the following key activities and components:
- Structural Construction:
- Construction of a new two-storey building.
- External walls are to be constructed within 1m of the relevant boundary.
- Specific materials mentioned include 'FEANES' TIMBER EFFECT CONCRETE POSTs and WALLBOARD ON 50x37mm TREATED TIMBER BATTENS ONSIGA MARJEX 200 OR EQUAL APPROVED.
- PLYWOOD DECKING ON TREATED TIMBER FITTING and WALLBOARD EACH SIDE OF TREATED TIMBER FRAMING are specified.
- Timber elements used in construction must comply with relevant standards.
- Mechanical Systems:
- Installation of a heating system including a 150 kW Condensing Oil Boiler (De Dietrich GT 335A), monobloc heat pumps (20 kW output), LPHW manifolds, and radiators.
- Installation of pumps for primary and secondary heating, and hot water return.
- Installation of Heat Recovery Units (HRUs) with specified minimum flow rates for various areas including ASD classroom (500 m³/h @ 120 Pa), Quiet Space (150 m³/h @ 95 Pa), Multi-Sensory (250 m³/h @ 85 Pa), and Office (250 m³/h @ 85 Pa). Larger HRUs are specified for Classrooms 8 and 9 (1500 m³/h @ 170 Pa).
- Ventilation system including in-line extraction fans (Vent-AXIA ACM100T or similar) for WCs, sluices, stores, and staff areas.
- Wall-mounted louvres/grilles of various sizes are specified for passive ventilation.
- Roof cowls are specified for extraction points.
- Supply air grilles (600x600 mm with damper) and return air grilles (600x600 mm with damper) are detailed for classrooms, ASD classroom, quiet space, multi-sensory, and office areas.
- Extraction air valves (Vent-Axia 100mm Circular Extract Diffuser) are specified for WCs and other service areas.
- Door transfer grilles (350x250 mm) are specified for various rooms.
- Cold Water Storage (2000 litres) and a 500 L Hot Water Cylinder are to be installed.
- Booster cold water pumps and hot water return pumps are specified.
- Electrical Systems:
- Installation of lighting systems, including LED light panels and linear LED lights. Specific types include recessed LED flat panels (5000lm, 3600lm) and linear LED lights.
- Emergency lighting systems, including central monitoring panels, relays, and luminaires with 3-hour emergency conversion packs.
- Fire Alarm system compliant with IS 3218, including addressable smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual breakglass units, and relay units.
- Intruder Alarm System with keypads, door contacts, PIR detectors, and bells.
- Structured cabling installation (Cat 6A STP F/UTP cable, LSZH sheathed) to be carried out by a single vendor with components of the same manufacture.
- Final circuit distribution boards populated with MCBs and RCBOs, including kW/hr meters and dual earth terminals.
- General switch and socket accessories, including twin socket outlets with dual earth terminals, brushed chrome finish, and key switches.
- Specific cable types mentioned include NYMJ, LSZH insulated, Light Duty MICC Cable, and Heavy Duty MICC Cable.
- Steel cable tray, conduit, and tray/ladder systems are specified.
- Protective devices include Type C MCBs (16kA breaking capacity) and Type D RCBOs (30mA tripping).
- Ancillary Works:
- Installation of Telecom Inspection Chambers and ESB Inspection Chambers.
- Specific timber battens and roofing felt are mentioned.
- The project involves a gross floor area increase, with the proposed extension being 506.2 sqm and the existing school being 968.1 sqm.
3. Background & buyer context
This procurement is for the construction of a new two-storey extension to Monagea National School in County Limerick. The project aligns with the ongoing need for educational infrastructure development to accommodate growing student populations and enhance learning environments. While specific government programmes are not explicitly cited, such projects typically fall under the remit of the Department of Education's capital investment plans for primary schools. The existing school building's area is 968.1 sqm, and the new extension will add 506.2 sqm. The tender documents do not mention an incumbent contractor for this specific extension project.
4. Eligibility & selection criteria
Bidders must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered:
- Turnover requirement:
- Average annual turnover of €1.79 million in the General Construction/Civil Engineering category over the period specified in the tender documents.
- Insurance:
- Public Liability Insurance: Minimum cover of €6,500,000.00 per accident. Maximum excess €10,000.
- Employer's Liability Insurance: Minimum cover of €13,000,000.00 per accident. No excess permitted.
- Professional Indemnity Insurance: Minimum cover of €2,600,000.00 annual aggregate limit. Maximum permissible excess is the greater of 2% of annual turnover or €5,000.
- Certifications:
- Safety management system in accordance with ISO 45001:2018 or equivalent.
- Past experience:
- Not specified for this tender.
- Personnel:
- Foreman (Site Manager): Minimum 7 years' experience in the Building Trade, including at least 3 years as a Foreman, or equivalent formal training.
- Site Safety Officer (can be the same person as the Foreman/PSCS): Minimum 5 years' experience in the Building Trade and formal H&S training (minimum 4 hours externally accredited CPD).
- Sufficient staff to carry out the project, considered in conjunction with turnover and current workload.
- Geographic / facility constraints:
- Not specified for this tender.
5. Award criteria & scoring
The award criteria are not explicitly detailed with scoring percentages in the provided extract. However, the tender process will likely follow a standard evaluation methodology for public works contracts. Typically, this involves assessing bids based on a combination of technical merit and price. The evaluation will determine the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT).
Criterion Weight (%) Sub-criteria
Can you bid?
Required certifications
- ISO 45001:2018
Minimum turnover
€1,790,000
Public liability insurance
€6,500,000
Professional indemnity insurance
€2,600,000
Named standards / methodologies
Scoring
Most Economically Advantageous Tender
Documents (100)
18361-200-S1 - Mechanical Specification - Volume A2.1 - T1.pdf
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18361-300-S1 - Electrical Specification - Volume A3.1 - T1.pdf
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3.4.1-HS-Works-Contractor_v3.1-25-11-2025.docx
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Appendix_B2_Certificate_of_Satisfactory_Execution_-_Works_Only_Main_Contract.docx
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Appendix_M_-_Marking_Scheme_Explanatory_Notes_-_Main_Contractors.pdf
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PW-CF5_Contract_v2.9_25-11-2025.pdf
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QW1_-_Appendix_L_-_CV_Model_Form_-_Main_Contractors.docx
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18361-DC-001 - Design Certificate - Fire Alarm - Rev 1.pdf
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18361-DC-002 - Design Certificate - Emergency Lighting - Rev 1.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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Appendix_B3_Certificate_of_Satisfactory_Delivery_of_Services.docx
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18361-201- Heating Layout - GF - T2.pdf
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18361-202- Heating Layout - FF - T2.pdf
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18361-203 - Ventilation Layout - GF - T2.pdf
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18361-204 - Ventilation Layout - FF - T1.pdf
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18361-205 - Water Services Layout - GF - T3.pdf
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18361-206 - Water Services Layout - FF - T3.pdf
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18361-207 - Soils & Waste Layout - GF - T1.pdf
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18361-208 - Soils & Waste Layout - FF - T1.pdf
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18361-209 - Fire Extinguisher Layout - GF - T1.pdf
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18361-210 - Fire Extinguisher Layout - FF - T1.pdf
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18361-211 - Mechanical Schematic Layout - T1.pdf
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18361-212 - BMS Controls Schematic - T1.pdf
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18361-213 - Mechanical Site Services Layout - T2.pdf
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18361-301 - General & Emergency Lighting Layout - GF - T2.pdf
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18361-302 - General & Emergency Lighting Layout - FF - T1.pdf
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18361-303 - Small Power Layout - GF - T3.pdf
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18361-304 - Small Power Layout - FF - T3.pdf
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18361-305 - Fire Alarm Layout - GF - T2.pdf
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18361-306 - Fire Alarm Layout - FF - T1.pdf
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18361-307 - Security Services Layout - GF - T2.pdf
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18361-308 - Security Services Layout - FF - T1.pdf
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18361-309 - Electrical Containment Layout - GF - T1.pdf
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18361-310 - Electrical Containment Layout - FF - T1.pdf
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18361-311 - Electrical Schematic -T1.pdf
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18361-314 - BMS Controls Schematic - T1.pdf
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18361-315 - Electrical Site Services Layout - T1.pdf
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D03B_Proposed ground-floor plan 1_100.pdf
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D04B_ Proposed first floor plan 1_100.pdf
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D05_ Proposed elevations 1_200.pdf
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D07_Existing ground-floor plan 1_200.pdf
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D08_Existing elevations 1_200.pdf
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Drwg.No. T01 Rev.A - Site Plan.pdf
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Drwg.No. T02 Rev.C - Overall Ground Floor Plan.pdf
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Drwg.No. T03 Rev.B - Overall First Floor Plan.pdf
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Drwg.No. T05 Rev.C - Ground Floor Plan - Sheet 1 of 2.pdf
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Drwg.No. T06 Rev.B - Ground Floor Plan - Sheet 2 of 2.pdf
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Drwg.No. T07 Rev.C - First Floor Plan.pdf
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Drwg.No. T08 Rev.C - Section & Elevations.pdf
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Drwg.No.T15 - ASD Classroom Layout.pdf
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Drwg.No.T16 - Classroom No.8 Layout.pdf
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Drwg.No.T17 - Classroom No.9 Layout.pdf
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Drwg.No.T18 - Staff Room Layout.pdf
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Drwg.No.T19 Rev.A - Sluice Room Layout.pdf
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Drwg.No.T20 - Existing Floor Plan.pdf
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Drwg.No.T21 - Existing Elevations & Section.pdf
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F03B_ Proposed ground floor plan 1_100.pdf
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F04B_ Proposed first floor plan 1_100.pdf
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F05_ Proposed elevations 1_200.pdf
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F07_ Existing ground floor plan 1_200.pdf
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F08_ Existing elevations 1_200.pdf
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1162-14 Monagea NS BQ Excel.xlsx
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1162-14 Monagea NS BQ PDF.pdf
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1162-14 Vol C Tender Issue.CBX
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18361-200-S2 - Mechanical Equipment Schedule - Volume A2.2 - T1.pdf
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18361-300-C3 - Fire Alarm Cause and Effect - Rev 1.pdf
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18361-300-S2 - Electrical Equipment Schedule - Volume A3.2 - T2.pdf
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18361-312 - Electrical Details - Sheet 1 - T1.pdf
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18361-313 - Electrical Details - Sheet 2 - T1.pdf
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18361-DRA-001 - M&E Design Risk Assessment - Rev 1.pdf
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20240717 4012138 DAC signed SK.pdf
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20240917 3018864 FSC signed.pdf
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3.4.2-HS-PSCS_v3.1-25-11-2025.docx
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Appendix_B1_List_of_Previous_Works_Projects_which_is_CEE.docx
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Appendix_C_Bankers_Letter.docx
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Appendix_D2_QW2_Letter_of_Undertaking_Bond.docx
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BQ Disclaimer.pdf
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D01_ Site Location Map 1_2500.pdf
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DAC Report_Monagea NS_20240327.pdf
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Drwg.No. T04 Rev.A - Roof Plan.pdf
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Drwg.No. T09 Rev.C - Sections.pdf
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Drwg.No.T10 - Reflected Ceiling Plan - Sheet 1 of 2.pdf
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Drwg.No.T11 - Reflected Ceiling Plan - Sheet 2 of 2.pdf
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Drwg.No.T12 Rev.A - Aluminium Door Schedule.pdf
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Drwg.No.T13 Rev.A - Window Schedule.pdf
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Drwg.No.T14 Rev.A - Internal Door Schedule.pdf
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Drwg.No.T22 - Site Survey.pdf
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Drwg.No.T23 Rev.A - Stairs Screen - Handrail Details.pdf
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F01 Site location map 1_1000.pdf
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Final Grant Monagea NS.pdf
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Finishes Schedule_Monagea NS .pdf
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Fire Report Monagea NS_20240916_rev1.pdf
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Forms_of_undertaking.docx
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FTS5_v2.9-25-11-2025.docx
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ITTW2-v3.1-25-11-2025 (1).docx
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Monagea Tender Docs.zip
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PHSP.pdf
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QW2_Part_1_v2.2_25-11-2025.docx
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QW_Part_2_v1.1_18-11-2024 (1).docx
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Original notice text
The board of Managment of Monagea National school invites tenders for the construction of a 2 storey extension to the rear of Monagea NS Co. Limerick and all associated works
AI analysis updated 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Value
€1.7m
Deadline
31 Aug
Buyer
Monagea National SchoolLocation
Co. Limerick, Ireland
Procedure
Open
Clarification
31 Aug 2026
eTenders ID
8589989
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