Emer Higgins
Ceist:247. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 329 of 20 October 2020, if she will provide a timeframe in respect of the matter. [35922/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 12 November 2020
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Freagraí scríofa
The major building project referred to by the Deputy is currently at an advanced stage of Architectural Planning, Stage 2(b) - Detailed Design.
Updated and amended tender documentation requested upon review of the revised Stage 2(b) report has recently been reviewed by my Department. Further comments have issued to the Design Team who have been requested to carry out a final review of all of its tender documentation to ensure compliance with Department requirements and to submit written confirmation from each Design Team member when this work has been completed.
In order to expedite the progression of this project, my Department recently authorised the Design Team to commence the pre-qualification process to select a short-list of contractors while the Department was reviewing the additional tender documentation submitted.
Upon receipt of Design Team confirmations and completion of the pre-qualification process and subject to no issues arising, my Department will be in contact with the Design Team and school with regard to the further progression of this project to the next stage of architectural planning - Stage 3 (Tender Stage).
A tender stage normally takes between 7 and 8 months to complete.