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Framework 2 (Leinster excl Dublin) for Term Maintenance, Refurbishment and Upgrade construction works for the Department of Education (DoE). Works to Primary, Post Primary and Special Schools

Issued by Department of Education and Youth · via eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal)

Published
21 Sept 2026
Closes
22 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC
Bid opening
26 Oct 2026
Value
EUR 2,000,000
Reference
9100756
Location
Ireland
Sector
Construction & Infrastructure
Type
works

Details

The Minister for Education and Youth (the Contracting Authority) intends to establish Term Maintenance Contract(s) for suitably qualified and experienced Building Contractors to deliver upgrade, repair and construction works across multiple disciplines to a number of Primary, Post Primary and Special Schools and include targeted and SEN works. The Term Maintenance contracts will be separated into 4 Frameworks (separate individual CFT's). Further information will be provided in the Framework Agreement at Stage 2 of the competition.

Contracting authority: Department of Education and Youth

Procurement type: Works

Procedure: Restricted

Contract involves: The establishment of a framework agreement

CPV codes: 45214210-Primary school construction work; 45214220-Secondary school construction work; 45214230-Special school construction work; 45310000-Electrical installation work; 45320000-Insulation work; 45330000-Plumbing and sanitary works; 45340000-Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work; 45350000-Mechanical installations; 45260000-Roof works and other special trade construction works; 45000000-Construction work; 45214200-Construction work for school buildings

Estimated value: EUR 2,000,000

Contract duration: 24 months

Awarded in lots: No

Evaluation: Price/Cost Effectiveness

Clarification period ends: 14/10/2026 16:00

Tender opening: 26/10/2026 00:00

EU funding: No

Region (NUTS): IE062

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