Public Procurement Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 September 2017

Thursday, 21 September 2017

Questions (75)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

75. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which a company specialising in the cleaning of monuments can tender for contracts to clean OPW monuments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39924/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Where the Office of Public Works is undertaking repair works to historic buildings in State ownership, these will generally be undertaken by Contractors which have specific experience in this field and which possess the necessary skills to address these often complex projects. Occasionally, such projects may include a requirement for cleaning works to historic fabric and this work is normally carried out by specialist sub-contractors to the Main Contractor. Cleaning sub-contractors must demonstrate to OPW that they have appropriate experience of working on historic structures and are in the vast majority of cases subject to tender under public procurement rules.

Any firm wishing to be considered for cleaning works to historic buildings in State ownership should indicate its interest by writing to the OPW Heritage Services.