Tender for the Design, Supply and Installation of Fire Extinguishing (Suppression) Systems in 3 MCC Rooms at MEDITE Europe DAC ‘26
Medite Europe DAC
MEDITE Europe DAC are looking for suitably qualified Fire suppression companies to install suppression systems in the following Motor Control Centre (MCC) rooms across the Medite plant. • Anner HV Sub-Station • Fire-Pump House MCC • Line1 post-press MCC Project Background Mandatory Insurance Requirement Medite electrical distribution network comprises 17 Motor Control Centre rooms, and the main HV Switch-room located at Anner Substation. (See MCC layout drawing in Appendix 3). A number of these MCCs and the main Switch-room are considered higher impact and risk, due to the criticality of the processes they support and the ageing condition of the installed switchgear and associated cooling systems. Overall Program Objectives The multi-year goal of this program is to ensure that all site MCC + HV switch-room comply with legislative requirements and industry best practice for extinguishing electrical fires automatically. It is proposed to install a similar Clean Agent gaseous suppression system with appropriate smoke detection in all MCC rooms, starting with those with critical switchgear. Program estimated to take ~4 years. The program scope includes: • Design of suppression system for each room considering: Size and fabric of structure Presence of a floor void(s) or not Age + condition of switchgear (risk of overheating + fire) Ability to seal room effectively * Type of cooling + air-handling (AHU) in place Characterization of pressure in room now – Positive or Negative ** Ability to locate pressurized cylinders nearby • All necessary civil, mechanical and electrical (pre)works to enable the chosen system(s) • Integration of each system’s controls into the existing plant fire alarm system, where applicable to deliver the project goals • Ensure compatibility of control system with existing ones (fire control panel) * for total flood systems ** most Medite MCCs are positive pressure to keep out dust As part of the 2026 program of works the following 3 electrical rooms are to be addressed: • Anner Sub-station switch-room • Fire Pumphouse MCC room • Line1 Press Outfeed MCC room Preferred route is to install an Inert Gas system with appropriate Smoke Detection system. Scope of Works • Evaluate Enclosure Integrity Test results (‘door-fan’ test report) • Determine existing baseline for cooling, air-handling + room pressure profile • Based on results of EIT report referenced in Appendix 3, recommend and execute remedial measures • Determine and design optimal suppression system • Design and specify all necessary smoke / heat detection systems • Fire seal room to appropriate fire-rate • Install fire detection system • Install suppression system • Link system to house alarm and test • Validate and certify finished system *** Please see the attached Tender Document for the full and Complete scope of Works ***
DeadlineThe time limit for receipt of tenders was 2026-05-01. The procurement was published on 2026-04-10.
Who? What?- • Alarm system and antenna installation work › Fire-alarm system installation work
- • Burglar and fire alarms › Fire-alarm systems
- • Burglar and fire alarms › Fire-detection systems
- • Fire-prevention installation works › Firefighting equipment installation work
- • Firefighting equipment › Fire suppression system
- • Installation services (except software) › Installation services of fire protection equipment
- • Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment › Fire-protection devices
- • Aττική › Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών
- • Eastern and Midland › Dublin
- • Southern › South-East
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | Contract notice |
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Tender for the Design, Supply and Installation of Fire Extinguishing (Suppression) Systems in 3 MCC Rooms at MEDITE Europe DAC ‘26
Short description:
“MEDITE Europe DAC are looking for suitably qualified Fire suppression companies to install suppression systems in the following Motor Control Centre (MCC)...”
Type of contract: Services
Products/services: Installation services of fire protection equipment 📦
Estimated value excluding VAT: 165 000 EUR 💰
Description
Internal identifier: 0
Estimated value excluding VAT: 165 000 EUR 💰
Description of the procurement:
“MEDITE Europe DAC are looking for suitably qualified Fire suppression companies to install suppression systems in the following Motor Control Centre (MCC)...”
Type of contract: Services
Products/services: Installation services of fire protection equipment 📦
Additional products/services: Fire-prevention installation works 📦
Fire suppression system 📦
Fire-alarm system installation work 📦
Firefighting equipment installation work 📦
Fire-detection systems 📦
Fire-alarm systems 📦
Fire-protection devices 📦
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Place of performance: South-East 🏙️
Duration: 1 (MONTH)
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001
Scope of the procurement
Additional products/services: Fire-prevention installation works 📦
Fire suppression system 📦
Fire-alarm system installation work 📦
Firefighting equipment installation work 📦
Fire-detection systems 📦
Fire-alarm systems 📦
Fire-protection devices 📦
Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure ✅
Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
Main features of the procedure:
“Tender Document attached”
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2026-05-01 15:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2026-05-01 15:30:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=7885524
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Opening date: 2026-05-01 15:30:00 📅
Place:
“https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=7885524”
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2026-04-24 15:00:00 📅
Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Medite Europe DAC
National registration number: 80984
Postal address: Redmondstown
Postal code: E91V584
Postal town: Clonmel
Region: South-East 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: john.browne@mdfosb.com 📧
Phone: 051831427 📞
Address of the buyer profile: www.etenders.gov.ie 🌏
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=7885524 🌏
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7885524 🌏
Electronic submission: Required
Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Department: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Phone: +353 1 8886000 📞
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Department: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Phone: +353 1 8886000 📞
Source: OJS 2026/S 072-252185 (2026-04-10)
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