Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 February 2019
214. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the invitation of tenders has been approved for the construction of a school (details supplied); if tenders have been invited from the short-list of contractors; the closing date for receipt of tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5023/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe process of Pre-Qualification of contractors for the project in question is underway. For this particular project, pre-qualification of reserved specialists for the mechanical and electrical works is also required. The Pre-qualification process culminates in the compilation of short-lists of suitable candidates for each respective discipline.
The short-list was submitted to my Department for review on January 11th 2019. On January 17th the Department reverted to the Design Team with a number of items to be actioned with regard to finalising the process and a response is awaited.
When the Pre-Qualification process is completed the project will then be progressed to tender stage which normally takes between 7 and 8 months to complete.
This project is included in the Department of Education and Skills' 6 year construction programme, 2016-2021.
