8816 QS Large Civil Engineering Works - Lots 1-3 (�5M to �10M, �10M to �20M and �20M to �50M)
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- Deadline: 22 May 2029 at 12:00 — 961 days left.
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Clement What the numbers say about this buyer
- In this sector the buyer awards roughly every 6 months (48 awards, most recently August 2026) — the next award is due around January 2027 by that rhythm. The last award went to Breffni Group.n = 48
- 61% of this buyer's awards went to companies that had already won here before (1,144 awards since 2013, spread over 438 companies). That is well above the sector norm (37%) — newcomers have a harder time here than elsewhere.n = 1,144 awards since 2013
- The median procedure drew 5 bids (541 procedures with a bid count); 15% ended with a single bidder. Sector: median 3 bids.n = 541
- 4% of awards went to companies from abroad (1,144 awards with a known winner country). Sector average: 3%.n = 1,144
From this buyer's documented awards; comparison values from the same sector and country. Not a forecast, not legal advice. As of 04/10/2026.
Foreign bidders
In Ireland · Construction materials, 42 contracts went to foreign companies over the last 3 years (of 1,345 recorded awards) — mostly from United Kingdom, Germany, France.
Typical field: median 3 (from 24 awards).
What the buyer is looking for
This is a call to competition by Iarnród Éireann to establish a multi-party Qualification System with three lots for large Civil Engineering Works associated with the upgrading of the railway infrastructure or Rosslare Europort and other related works that Iarnród Éireann may undertake directly or on behalf of Bus Eireann, Dublin Bus or CIE on their properties. Iarnród Éireann, also known as Irish Rail, operates Ireland's national railway network. Iarnród Éireann was founded in 1987, as a subsidiary of Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ). Iarnród Éireann operates all internal InterCity, Commuter, DART, and freight train services in the Republic of Ireland, as well as the Enterprise service between Dublin and Belfast, in collaboration with Northern Ireland Railways. In addition to its railway services, Iarnród Éireann also oversees the operation of Rosslare Europort, which serves as a significant…
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… ferry port connecting Ireland with destinations in the United Kingdom and mainland Europe. The extent and details of these works will vary from location to location. All project works shall be tendered to those companies, depending on the selected lot, approved for inclusion on this Qualification System under the chosen lot. Companies may apply for one or multiple lots and can apply for inclusion at any stage of the Qualification System’s duration. An individual PQQ application must be submitted for each lot CLOSING DATE FOR RETURN OF INITIAL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE: 12 noon on 22.05.2024 but new applicants may apply for inclusion at any stage during the lifetime of this QS. Lot 1: Contracts with an estimate value of between €5M and €10M (excl. VAT) Lot 2: Contracts with an estimate value of between €10M and €20M (excl. VAT) Lot 3: Contracts with an estimate value of between €20M and €50M (excl. VAT)
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Who has won here before
| Company | Awards | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon Bros.(Agriculture & Plant) | 61 | 2020–2021 |
| S. Duffy Plant Hire Ltd | 41 | 2020–2022 |
| cws communications | 39 | 2020–2021 |
| Mccormack bros | 36 | 2020–2021 |
| Breffni Group | 36 | 2020–2026 |
How often this buyer tenders this
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