Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 December 2018
109. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the pre-qualification report for a school (details supplied) County Kildare has been received; if so, if it has been approved; when tenders will be invited for the project from the short-list of contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52375/18]
View answerThe process of Pre-Qualification of contractors for the project in question is underway. For this particular project, pre-qualification of reserved specialists for the mechanical and electrical works is also required. The Pre-qualification process culminates in the compilation of shortlists of suitable candidates for each respective discipline.
The closing date for pre-qualification of contractors was November 1 2018 and 17 potential main contractors have expressed an interest in the project. An assessment of the submissions has commenced and validations have been requested from the potential contractors.
On receipt of the validated submissions the tender assessment report can be completed and the final shortlist prepared. When pre-qualification is complete the project will then be progressed to tender stage which normally takes between 7 and 8 months to complete.
This project is included in the Department of Education and Skills' 6 year construction programme.
