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Single-Party Framework Agreement for Design and Build Refurbishment and Fit-Out Works at Blessington Library and Arts and Cultural Space

Issued by Wicklow County Council · via eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal)

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Published
22 Oct 2026
Closes
13 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC
Bid opening
13 Nov 2026, 14:30 UTC
Value
EUR 2,000,000
Reference
9357199
Location
Ireland
Sector
Construction & Infrastructure
Type
works

At a glance

Wicklow County Council in Ireland has published a tender in construction & infrastructure: “Single-Party Framework Agreement for Design and Build Refurbishment and Fit-Out Works at Blessington Library and Arts and Cultural Space”. Submissions close on 13 November 2026, 22 days from today. The stated value is EUR 2,000,000. Quote reference 9357199 in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 9 notices from this buyer since 2026, 7 of them currently open. There are 273 open construction & infrastructure notices in Ireland on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal), not through FreeTender.

Details

Wicklow County Council intends to establish a Single-Party Framework Agreement for the design and construction of refurbishment, alteration and fit-out works at Blessington Library, The Mall, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, to be awarded under a restricted procedure. The Framework will support the phased development of the existing first-floor library and the additional second-floor accommodation to provide enhanced library facilities, three artist studios and flexible arts, cultural, exhibition and community spaces. Initial Contract: Design and Build of Phase 1 Refurbishment and Fit-Out Works, bringing the approx. 244 m² second-floor unit into safe and functional use, integrated with the existing library. Scope includes surveys and design, upper-floor fit-out, roof and internal fabric works, mechanical, electrical and heating upgrades, fire safety and accessibility works, existing library alterations, and testing, commissioning and handover. Individual contracts are expected to range between €50,000 and €800,000 excluding VAT. The estimated maximum cumulative value of works under the four-year framework is €2 million excluding VAT, with no guarantee of volume or value. Contracts: PW-CF9 (Framework) and PW-CF2 (Design and Build). Stage 1 is a Suitability Assessment Questionnaire. A minimum of five Qualified Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to tender at Stage 2.

Contracting authority: Wicklow County Council

Procurement type: Works

Procedure: Restricted

Contract involves: The establishment of a framework agreement

CPV codes: 45454000-Restructuring work; 45453000-Overhaul and refurbishment work; 45300000-Building installation work

Estimated value: EUR 2,000,000

Contract duration: 48 months

Awarded in lots: No

Evaluation: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)

Clarification period ends: 06/11/2026 14:00

Tender opening: 13/11/2026 14:30

EU funding: No

Region (NUTS): IE062

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Context for bidders

We hold 9 notices from Wicklow County Council, going back to August 2026 — 7 of them still open. There are 273 open Construction & Infrastructure tenders in Ireland. This one closes in 22 days.

Documents

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