Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2005
55 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Finance if tenders have been sought for the construction of a new four storey building at the Garda training college in Templemore; the number of tenders submitted; if a contract has been awarded; the value of the contract awarded; when work is due to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32491/04]
View answerFollowing a pre-qualification selection procedure, seven contractors were invited to tender for the construction of the shell and core of a new four storey facilities building at the Garda training college in Templemore, County Tipperary. Following evaluation of the seven tenders received, the contract was awarded to Duggan Bros. in the amount of €5.740 million.
The Deputy will be pleased to note that work on this project commenced on 4 January 2005 which was just over 11 weeks since the Government decision to proceed with this project was made.
