Curragh Racecourse Redevelopment (Contract Phase 1): Contract for the Enabling Works Package

Quantity or scope

Contract Phase 1: Enabling WorksThe enabling works contract involves the demolition of the existing east and west grandstand, the Turf Club Rooms incorporating the weigh room, existing areas of hard landscaping, sections of perimeter walls, removal and disposal of asbestos, termination and diversion of services, installation of new services such as surface water and wastewater infrastructure within the main site, felling of a select number of trees and tree protection.As part of the enabling works, the grandstand MV transformer will be decommissioned and existing generator relocated to a suitable location for re-use.It is intended to maintain power to the Administration Building during the enabling works. A new power supply will be sourced from an existing pole mounted transformer (200KVA). A dedicated new electrical distribution centre (DC) to serve the Temporary Facilities shall be provided for within a stand alone IP rated enclosure. This DC enclosure will be provided under the enabling works contract. It is noted that the predicted electrical demand for the temporary facilities is 600KVA.A new electrical supply will be provided by ESBN via a temporary Unit SS (630KVA) located adjacent to the Administration Building. It is noted that the existing generator (850KVA) will provide power to the Temporary Facilities DC in the event of utility power outage.The contractor shall liaise with Gas Networks Ireland to co-ordinate proposed gas diversion works as part of the contract.The contractor will also be required to complete site and surface preparation, installation of services (i.e. power, drainage and water) for the provision of temporary facilities for the 2017/2018 racing season.Temporary telecoms/ICT shall be provided for AV and ICT broadcasting. A dedicated IP enclosure shall be provided with associated cabling infrastructure to accommodate this hub.A specialist requirement under the enabling works contract is for a conservation contractor to dismantle, store and reconstruct the Queen‘s Room and adjoining conservation elements. The reconstruction of the Queen’s Room in a new location on the site is proposed to commence in October 2018. Applicants must propose a suitable works specialist and submit a QW3 questionnaire in relation to this area of the contract.Applicants should note that whilst the works will take place during the off-season for racing, the gallops will remain operational throughout the enabling works phase of the project with the racecourse remaining operational during the construction phase of the project. A portion of the site will remain live during the enabling works.It must also be noted that the wastewater treatment system will be procured under a separate competition, please refer to Section 1.9 of the Questionnaire.3 500 0004 250 000

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2) This is the sole call for competition for this contract.

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4) Establishment of this contract will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.

5) It will be a condition of establishment that candidates and all sub-contractors produce a valid tax clearance certificate from the Irish Revenue Commissioners as part of their application for participation in the competition.

6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract to the successful tenderer following conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next highest scoring tenderer.

This shall be without prejudice to the right of the contracting authority to cancel this competitive process and/or initiate a new contract award procedure at its sole discretion.

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Short description

Contract Phase 1: Enabling Works

The enabling works contract involves the demolition of the existing east and west grandstand, the Turf Club Rooms incorporating the weigh room, existing areas of hard landscaping, sections of perimeter walls, removal and disposal of asbestos, termination and diversion of services, installation of new services such as surface water and waste-water infrastructure within the main site, felling of a select number of trees and tree protection.

A specialist requirement under the enabling works contract is for a conservation contractor to dismantle, store and reconstruct the Queen's Room and adjoining conservation elements. The reconstruction of the Queen's Room in a new location on the site is proposed to commence in October 2018. Applicants must propose a suitable works specialist and submit a QW3 questionnaire in relation to this area of the contract.