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National Children's Hospital

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 February 2019

Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Questions (109)

Mick Wallace

Question:

109. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Health the decision-making process in selecting a fixed price contract under the contract works management framework in relation to the national children’s hospital; if consideration was given to using a remeasurable contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9816/19]

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The size, complexity and specialist nature of this project informed the decision by the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board (NPHDB) to adopt a two-stage procurement process comprised of: 

Procurement Stage 1: A full tender and contract for Phase A (below ground including basement works) on the basis of a detailed design with the tendering of Phase B (the main above ground works) on a Preliminary 1st stage design with an approximate and remeasurable bill of quantities reflecting the Preliminary 1st stage design.  The contract was awarded to the main and specialists contractor on 3rd August 2017.

Procurement Stage 2: While the basement Phase A works were under construction, the 2nd stage detailed design for the above ground Phase B works was completed. This was done on a remeasurable basis with a full bill of quantities priced at the 1st stage Preliminary design tendered rates. Phase B works were instructed on 8th January 2019.

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