Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024
337. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education the budget available for completion works at a school (details supplied) in Naas, County Kildare; and the timeline for the completion and opening of the building. [19292/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe large scale capital project at the school referred to by the Deputy is at Architectural Planning Stage 3 - Tender Action and Award.
The authorisation to issue the Letter of Intent issued on 18th April 2024, as per procurement rules, there is a 14 day standstill period, following which, should the contractor accept, a Letter of Acceptance can issue. Only when the Letter of Acceptance has issued is there a contract in place to enable construction to commence and all the contract terms and conditions apply.
Once the contractor has been appointed, it is expected that it will take approximately 15 months to complete the project.
Given the procurement process involved, it is not appropriate at this stage to provide the detailed cost information requested by the Deputy as it is an integral part of the overall tender and the Contract awarded.
