Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2018
372. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of expressions of interest received for the construction of a school (details supplied) by the closing date for receipt of expressions of interest of 3 May 2018; when it is expected that tenders will be invited for the project; when construction is likely to commence on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24835/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe major building project referred to by the Deputy is currently at Stage 2b – Detailed Design.
This project was authorised to commence the Pre-Qualification of Contractors in April 2018.The pre-qualification and short-listing of suitable contractors normally takes between 8 and 12 weeks to complete.
The Design Team has confirmed that it has received 23 expressions of interest and these applications are currently being assessed. A pre-qualification report will be forwarded to the Department once this exercise is complete.
Thereafter, the tender process for the awarding of a construction contract will be carried out. This process takes between seven and eight months to complete.
In February 2018 my Department issued a letter to the school and its Design Team advising them of a timeframe for the progression of this project through to Construction.
