Paul Donnelly
Question:532. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Education when refurbishment works at a school (details supplied) will be completed; and the estimated cost for these works. [12961/24]
View answerWednesday, 20 March 2024
Questions (532)
Written answers
The contract to build St Patrick's NS in Corduff comprised 2 phases with phase 1 being the construction of 16 classroom senior school and phase 2 being the construction of a 20 classroom junior school and 2 classrooms for children with special educational needs. Substantial Completion of Phase 1 of the project was achieved in January 2023 for the senior school. Following this, the contractor on site informed the Department of Education it was not in a position to complete the remainder of the contract on Phase 2 (construction of the junior school). The Department had no option but to tender for a new contractor. The Invitation to Tender issued in 30th July 2023. Tender returns were received and evaluated, and a contractor identified. Currently, a Letter of Intent has issued to a contractor. As per procurement rules, there is a 14 day standstill period, following which, should the contractor accept, a Letter of Acceptance can issue. Only when the Letter of Acceptance has issued is there a contract in place to enable construction to commence and all the contract terms and conditions apply.