Call for Tenders for Two Classroom and Kitchen Extension to Ardfield NS. Roll No. 12147W

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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 | :-------------------- | :----------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------- | :-------------- | :--------- | :------------- | :--- | :----------- | :-------------- | :------------------ | :-------------- | Scoil an Aird Call for Tenders for Two Classroom and Kitchen Extension to Ardfield NS. Roll No. 12147W Not stated €800,000 Not stated Not stated 1 Not stated Not stated 2026-08-07 11:00 Not stated

2. Scope of Work

This tender seeks a contractor for the construction of a two-classroom and kitchen extension to Ardfield National School. The project involves new build works to expand the existing school facilities.

The scope of work includes:

• New Construction: Building a new extension comprising two classrooms and a kitchen.
• Floor Area: The proposed extension floor area is 224 m². The existing floor area is 624 m².
• Materials and Workmanship: All materials, goods, and workmanship must be of the best quality of their respective kinds. Where Irish or British Standards or Codes of Practice are cited, compliance is mandatory unless otherwise stated. The Employer's Representative is the sole judge of fulfilment.
• Deleterious Materials: Specific materials are prohibited, including High Alumina Cement, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Silicate or sand lime bricks/tiles, Asbestos products, Wood Wool, Crocidolite, Sea Dredged Aggregates, Urea Formaldehyde, certain fibre materials, Halon, and Lead-based paint.
• Standards Compliance: All blocks must be European Certified to a minimum of 7N. Soakaways must be a minimum of 6 cubic metres. Traps must be a minimum of 5m away from the building.
• Specific Components:
• External Windows & Doors: A PC Sum of €15,000 is allocated.
• Supply of Ironmongery: A PC Sum of €1,000 is allocated.
• Mechanical, Ventilation: A PC Sum of €150,000.00 is allocated.
• External Sign: A PC Sum of €3,000.00 for a 19mm Foamex sign is allocated.
• Treatment Unit & Filtration: A PC Sum of €30,000 is allocated.
• Contract Form: The contract will be the Public Works Contract for Minor Building and Civil Engineering Works.
• Site Operations: The contractor is responsible for all site operations, including setting out, security, safety, and managing other contractors.
• Building Control Regulations: The contractor will act as the "builder" for the purposes of the Building Control Regulations 1997-2014, signing an "Undertaking by Builder" and a Certificate of Completion. They must comply with the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2013.
• Safety, Health and Welfare: Compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and associated regulations is mandatory. The contractor will be appointed Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage (PSCS).
• Documentation: The contractor must provide a Safety File, "As Built" drawings, test certificates, technical documents, and product manuals.
• Completion: Practical Completion is contingent upon the successful registration of the works on the Building Control Management System.

3. Background & buyer context

Ardfield National School (Roll No. 12147W) is procuring this extension to increase its educational capacity. The project aligns with the ongoing development and improvement of educational infrastructure within the Irish public sector. The procurement is being managed by Scoil an Aird, the employing body. The project documentation references the Public Works Contract for Minor Building and Civil Engineering Works, indicating adherence to standard public procurement practices in Ireland. The estimated value suggests a project of moderate scale within the school building sector.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

• Turnover requirement: Not specified for this tender.
• Insurance:
• Public Liability Insurance: €6,500,000.00 for any one accident.
• Certifications:
• Evidence of membership in the Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI) is required.
• All blocks must be European Certified to a minimum of 7N.
• Past experience:
• Relevant experience over the last 3 years is required.
• Working knowledge of BC(A)R SI 9 2014 is required.
• Personnel:
• CVs for management and site supervisors are required.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender.

5. Award criteria & scoring

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