Remediation Works at Ardara Bridge National Monument Cadamstown Co. Offaly

Office of Public Works (OPW)

In summary, the works involved in this project generally consist of the following: • Installation of self-drilling soil nails and mesh to stabilise the failed slope. • Excavation of failed slope and removal of the existing gabion baskets on site, including provision of temporary works propping to support steel arch frame which has one leg erected on the gabions. • Construction of a new foundation for the failed wing wall. • Extension of the soils and installation of mesh to re-build embankment to required height. This will be typical of a reinforced soil embankment with mesh finishing using a ‘bottom-up’ construction sequence • Installation of horizontal drains to allow groundwater to drain from the slope. • Construction of new masonry wing wall. • Extending top of existing walls on site. • Surface finishing. • Reinstatement, pointing and general repair work as required. The works will be completed on the downstream side of the bridge only with no disturbance to the existing conditions on the northern side which is considered in good condition. The Contractor shall provide all labour and plant resources for construction of the Works unless otherwise stated. All temporary works and access are the responsibility of the contractor The Contractor shall note that due to the requirement to work on steep side slopes considerable temporary works may be required to ensure the works are done in a safe manner. The Contractor shall supply all materials required for the temporary and permanent Works. The Contractor shall include for the costs of these temporary works, including design, in their rates and prices.

Deadline
Deadline 2026-05-05

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Procurement history
Date Document
2026-03-25 Contract notice
Contract notice (2026-03-25)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Remediation Works at Ardara Bridge National Monument Cadamstown Co. Offaly
Short description:
“In summary, the works involved in this project generally consist of the following: • Installation of self-drilling soil nails and mesh to stabilise the...”    Show more
Type of contract: Works
Products/services: Construction work for bridges 📦
Estimated value excluding VAT: 834 300 EUR 💰
Description
Description of the procurement:
“In summary, the works involved in this project generally consist of the following: • Installation of self-drilling soil nails and mesh to stabilise the...”    Show more
Additional products/services: Construction work 📦
Additional products/services: Foundation work 📦
Additional products/services: Infill and land-reclamation work 📦
Additional products/services: Excavating work 📦
Additional products/services: Overhaul and refurbishment work 📦
Additional products/services: Preservation services of historical sites and buildings 📦
Additional products/services: Preservation services of historical sites 📦
Place of performance: South-East 🏙️
Duration: 5 (MONTH)
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001

Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2026-05-05 12:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2026-05-05 12:30:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=7786048
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 180

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria:
“Evidence required, provide proof of registration. Pass/Fail”
List and brief description of rules and criteria:
“Minimum yearly turnover arising from the area of work specified, general construction/ civil engineering category, minimum €500,000.00. Pass/ Fail, Balance...”    Show more
List and brief description of rules and criteria:
“Declaration required, pass/fail, minimum level required €6,500,000. Public and Employers Liability insurance also required, declaration, pass/fail.”
List and brief description of rules and criteria:
“Personnel and Management Qualifications, Evidence required, pass/fail”
List and brief description of rules and criteria:
“List of works carried out over the last 7 years. Declaration required, pass/fail. More details in QW2-Part-1-V2.1-18-11-2024-09-01-2025”

Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Office of Public Works (OPW)
National registration number: 2109
Postal address: Jonathan Swift Street
Postal code: C15 NX36
Postal town: Trim
Region: South-East 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: ita.griffin@opw.ie 📧
Phone: +353 46 942 2000 📞
URL: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/office-of-public-works/ 🌏
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/office-of-public-works/ 🌏
Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
Main activity
General public services
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=7786048 🌏
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7786048 🌏

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
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
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 📞
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
Source: OJS 2026/S 060-209851 (2026-03-25)