Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 January 2017
259. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the procedure whereby contractors, whether commercial or not for profit, can bid for contracts for the delivery of rapid build housing in Dublin, as outlined in the Government's housing action plan. [3059/17]
View answerMy Department has responsibility for the provision of funding for social housing construction projects delivered through local authorities and approved housing bodies. As they are the delivery agents for social housing, they conduct the procurement exercises for the projects, including rapid build/delivery solutions. Contractors, whether commercial or not for profit, are welcome to compete for these construction projects as and when they are advertised. All notices in relation to procurement are advertised on eTenders and, where required, in the EU Journal.
In addition, the Office of Government Procurement, has established a national multi-party framework agreement for the provision of rapid delivery housing projects. This was set up following a pre-tender Request for Information exercise with the market, a tendering process and two bidders briefing sessions, all of which occurred in 2016. Local Authorities and Approved Housing Bodies and other Framework Clients may award contracts under the Framework Agreement in accordance with the rules set out in the Agreement.
