Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2018
136. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 353 of 27 February 2018, the status of the project; when revised tenders will issue for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17476/18]
View answerThe Enabling Works contract for the Forensic Science Ireland laboratory is presently on site and will be completed this month. This work includes site services, security and building foundations. The Main Contract will follow.
Due to recent changes in international forensic laboratory standards, it was necessary to add further information to the Main Contract tender documentation. Forensic Science Ireland and the Office of Public Works are currently examining the issues involved, which relate primarily to laboratory interior finishes and mechanical and electrical specification requirements.
Once this examination has been completed the OPW will review all tender documentation and intends to re-issue a complete set of documents to contractors by the end of Q2 2018. Following tender submissions and there evaluation it is expected that Main Contract construction will commence in Q1 2019.
