001-DOT Support Office Independent Experts Panel

Kildare County Council_385

Published: Feb 14, 2026

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Source: etenders_ie

About This Opportunity

Procurement notice from Kildare County Council_385 (Ireland, construction & civil works): 001-DOT Support Office Independent. Submission deadline Jul 2028.

This is a services contract in the construction and civil works, transport and logistics and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Roads, Bridges, Rehabilitation and Traffic Management. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 400,000. Proposals must be submitted before July 31, 2028.

Published through eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the construction and civil works sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Dept of Transport Support Office (DoTSO) was setup in 2017 to assist the Dept of Transport Regional and Local Roads Division on technical matters relating to Local Authority roads under the auspice of Kildare County Council. DoTSO has a requirement to establish a panel of independent industry experts and specialists to provide ad hoc specialist services for its projects as considered necessary. DoTSO's objective is to establish a standing list of industry experts and specialists, with expertise in certain specialist fields, who can be called upon to provide DoTSO with ad-hoc support as required by DoTSO. DoTSO intends to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to provide a streamlined procurement route for engaging the specialist services of such independent individuals. For example, DoTSO may have a requirement for a project Chairperson, a project evaluation board member, an expert witness, technical peer review, an independent technical advisor, a trainer or an industry expert. The main purpose of the expert advice we seek is to help us develop guidelines and manuals. Current and future projects that may need expert independent advise are on typically as follows, non exhaustive list The Rehabilitation of Roads Over Peat (RROP), The Traffic Signs Manual (TSM), Design manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS), Guidelines for Setting and Managing Speed Limits in Ireland, Traffic and Safety Guidelines, Traffic Management Guidelines, A Guide to Road Safety Engineering in Ireland, Pavement Guidelines, Bridge Asset Management System, Bridge Conservation, Guidelines on Depth of Overlay to be used on Rural, Regional and Local Roads.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on February 14, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Kildare County Council_385

Kildare County Council_385 has issued 59 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 19 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Governance & Public Administration, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 31, 2028. You have 768 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Kildare County Council_385 in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €400,000 - €400,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Ireland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.