Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2018
269. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has received the pre-qualification report in relation to the building of a new school (details supplied); if his Department has received the report; if it has been approved; when tenders will be invited for the project from the shortlist of contractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49331/18]
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 May 2018. My Department has been informed that the Design Team Leader published the contract notice inviting contractors to tender for Pre-Qualification on e-tenders on 2 August 2018 with a closing date for receipt of submissions of 10 September 2018.
When pre-qualification is complete the project will then be progressed to tender stage. A tender stage normally takes between 7 and 8 months to complete.
In March 2018 my Department issued a letter to the school and its Design Team outlining the projected timeframe for the progression of this project to tender and construction stage and the steps involved.
