Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 December 2017
114. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when his Department was notified that the preferred contractor was withdrawing its tender for a new school (details supplied); if a reason for withdrawing was given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52118/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra115. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if tenders supplied for construction of a new school (details supplied) in 2016 and 2017 now remain valid; if not, when a new tendering process will commence; the length of time a new tender process will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52119/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 114 and 115 together.
My Department was informed on 28th September 2017 that the lowest tenderer for the project referred to by the Deputy was not in a position to stand over its tendered sum and had withdrawn from the process.
A tender report for the 2nd lowest tender was received in the Department on 27th November 2017 and is currently being examined by the Department. Subject to no issues arising it is envisaged that construction of this school should commence in the 1st quarter of 2018.
