9096 Qualification System for Civil Engineering Works €50k to €1m
Ireland · Dublin · how to bid here →
Your path to submission
- Deadline: 14 March 2030 at 12:00 — 1257 days left.
- The submission point is stated in the notice (link on the right).
- Offer and evidence in: ENG.
- Collect your evidence — use the eligibility analysis above: it lists the requirements and, for known certificates, how to get them.
Clement What the numbers say about this buyer
- In this sector the buyer awards roughly every 2 months (80 awards, most recently September 2026) — the next award is due around November 2026 by that rhythm. The last award went to Carra Plant Hire Ltd.n = 80
- 32% of awards went to companies from abroad (562 awards with a known winner country). Sector average: 2%.n = 562
- 25% of this buyer's awards went to companies that had already won here before (562 awards since 2016, spread over 238 companies). That is well below the sector norm (43%) — this buyer switches suppliers more often than others.n = 562 awards since 2016
- The median procedure drew 4 bids (349 procedures with a bid count); 14% ended with a single bidder. Sector: median 5 bids.n = 349
- The award came in at a median 100% of the estimated value (22 awards with both estimate and value) — pricing at the estimate is usually about right here. Sector: 98%.n = 22
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 work, 128 contracts went to foreign companies over the last 3 years (of 9,857 recorded awards) — mostly from United Kingdom, Greece, Germany.
Typical field: median 4 (from 49 awards).
What the buyer is looking for
Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified applicants to establish a Qualification System for Civil Engineering associated with upgrading of the railway infrastructure and other related works that Iarnród Eireann may undertake directly or on behalf of Bus Eireann, Dublin Bus or CIE on their properties. The extent and details of these works will vary from location to location. The project works (from €50k up to value of €1M) shall be tendered to those Contractors approved for inclusion on this Qualification System. Examples of project works required may include but are not limited to any of the following: Any works required to facilitate construction of new platforms and/or extension and upgrading of existing platforms, Construction of footbridges and any associated lift installations, Any works required to facilitate construction of new car parks…
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… and/or extension and upgrading of existing car parks, Any works required to facilitate bridge widening, bridge replacement, bridge closures, road realignments, access roads etc, Construction of new over and underbridges, Alterations / maintenance to existing railway underbridges or overbridges, Embankment/cutting works including widening, strengthening and repair, Coastal defence works, Construction of roads, earthworks, drainage, boundary treatment and minor civil engineering works, Any works required to facilitate the installation of ducting / services routes / equipment cabinets etc. or relocation of services adjacent to the railway, Maintenance and demolition of existing railway structures / infrastructure, Works to existing and new OHLE support structures and infrastructure, Works to existing and new signalling support structures and infrastructure, Works to install new TPS (Train Protection System) infrastructure, Foundation works, ground engineering and geotechnical processes, All associated temporary works to ensure the continued operation of the railway.
Selection criteria — in the procurement documents
The buyer states in the notice that the selection criteria are in the procurement documents (link on the right), not in the EU form. The document analysis below extracts them from there — bid and evidence in English.
Eligibility analysis from the tender documents
Contract
Who has won here before
| Company | Awards | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Carra Plant Hire Ltd | 18 | 2024–2026 |
| TRIUR Construction Limited | 13 | 2025–2026 |
| Cork Metal Company Limited | 13 | 2024–2026 |
| Global Rail Services Ltd | 10 | 2024–2026 |
| Pod-Trak infrastructure | 7 | 2024–2026 |
How often this buyer tenders this
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