The University of Galway (the Contracting Authority) is undertaking a major new project to provide a Learning Commons as a new build on a brownfield site on campus. The Learning Commons project involves the decanting and relocation of existing library services that are currently provided at the James Hardiman Library, into the proposed new Learning Commons building, as well as the provision of new accommodation and/or relocation of existing tenants on the site of the new build. Without limitation, the works include: - A new building that extends to circa 10,148 sqm metres and ranges in height from 4 to 6 storeys, including 2nr. covered entrance plazas on both the north-east and south-east elevations. - Ground floor that incorporates a catering area, an exhibition space and a Learning Success hub. - Upper floors contain individual and group study areas, seating areas, book pick-up station, book collection areas, teaching and learning space, office space and auxiliary spaces. - An external roof-top amenity space is located on the fourth-floor element of the southern elevation. Plant and photovoltaics are included at roof level. - An automated book storage and retrieval specialist system. - The development also includes provision of 2nr. disable carparking spaces for the building with an additional 2nr. to support the Sports Centre Building in the vicinity. - New soft and hard landscaping, including a new external amenity space located in the north-western portion of the site. - The development includes all associated site engineering works including nature-based drainage proposals and ancillary works. BREEAM certification is required on the project. The Contracting Authority is following the Restricted Procedure for this competition. Further details of the competition and works to be completed are set out in the enclosed Suitability Assessment Questionnaire.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2024-01-29.
The procurement was published on 2023-12-19.
Contract notice (2023-12-19) Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Works Contractor and PSCS for University of Galway Learning Commons
Reference number: GALW/BUILD1651/2023
Short description:
“The University of Galway (the Contracting Authority) is undertaking a major new project to provide a Learning Commons as a new build on a brownfield site on...”
Short description
The University of Galway (the Contracting Authority) is undertaking a major new project to provide a Learning Commons as a new build on a brownfield site on campus. The Learning Commons project involves the decanting and relocation of existing library services that are currently provided at the James Hardiman Library, into the proposed new Learning Commons building, as well as the provision of new accommodation and/or relocation of existing tenants on the site of the new build. Without limitation, the works include: - A new building that extends to circa 10,148 sqm metres and ranges in height from 4 to 6 storeys, including 2nr. covered entrance plazas on both the north-east and south-east elevations. - Ground floor that incorporates a catering area, an exhibition space and a Learning Success hub. - Upper floors contain individual and group study areas, seating areas, book pick-up station, book collection areas, teaching and learning space, office space and auxiliary spaces. - An external roof-top amenity space is located on the fourth-floor element of the southern elevation. Plant and photovoltaics are included at roof level. - An automated book storage and retrieval specialist system. - The development also includes provision of 2nr. disable carparking spaces for the building with an additional 2nr. to support the Sports Centre Building in the vicinity. - New soft and hard landscaping, including a new external amenity space located in the north-western portion of the site. - The development includes all associated site engineering works including nature-based drainage proposals and ancillary works. BREEAM certification is required on the project. The Contracting Authority is following the Restricted Procedure for this competition. Further details of the competition and works to be completed are set out in the enclosed Suitability Assessment Questionnaire.
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Type of contract: Works
Products/services: Construction work📦
Estimated value excluding VAT: 60 000 000 EUR 💰
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The University of Galway (the Contracting Authority) is undertaking a major new project to provide a Learning Commons as a new build on a brownfield site on...”
Description of the procurement
The University of Galway (the Contracting Authority) is undertaking a major new project to provide a Learning Commons as a new build on a brownfield site on campus. The Learning Commons project involves the decanting and relocation of existing library services that are currently provided at the James Hardiman Library, into the proposed new Learning Commons building, as well as the provision of new accommodation and/or relocation of existing tenants on the site of the new build. Without limitation, the works include: - A new building that extends to circa 10,148 sqm metres and ranges in height from 4 to 6 storeys, including 2nr. covered entrance plazas on both the north-east and south-east elevations. - Ground floor that incorporates a catering area, an exhibition space and a Learning Success hub. - Upper floors contain individual and group study areas, seating areas, book pick-up station, book collection areas, teaching and learning space, office space and auxiliary spaces. - An external roof-top amenity space is located on the fourth-floor element of the southern elevation. Plant and photovoltaics are included at roof level. - An automated book storage and retrieval specialist system. - The development also includes provision of 2nr. disable carparking spaces for the building with an additional 2nr. to support the Sports Centre Building in the vicinity. - New soft and hard landscaping, including a new external amenity space located in the north-western portion of the site. - The development includes all associated site engineering works including nature-based drainage proposals and ancillary works. - BREEAM certification is required on the project. The Contracting Authority is following the Restricted Procedure for this competition. Further details of the competition and works to be completed are set out in the enclosed Suitability Assessment Questionnaire.
Procedure Type of procedure
Restricted procedure ✅ Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2024-01-29 12:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=2865977
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions related to the contract
Contract performance conditions:
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Complementary information Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie📧
Phone: +353 1 8886000📞 Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic payment will be used
Source: OJS 2023/S 245-773091 (2023-12-19)