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Conservation cleaning of historic rooms on 1st and 2nd floor of Rathfarnham Castle, Rathfarnham.

Office of Public Works (OPW)

Published: Nov 10, 2026

Updated: Nov 10, 2026

Source: eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Cleaning. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 general supplies 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

This tender, originating from Ireland and published on etenders_ie, concerns the conservation cleaning of historic rooms located on the 1st and 2nd floors of Rathfarnham Castle. The scope of work includes both weekly conservation cleaning and occasional deep cleaning of these significant historical spaces. This procurement is for specialized cleaning and conservation services. Typical requirements for such a contract involve employing highly skilled personnel experienced in handling delicate historic materials and artifacts. Bidders must demonstrate a thorough understanding of conservation principles and techniques appropriate for heritage sites. The service provider will be expected to use approved cleaning agents and methods that do not cause damage or deterioration to the historic fabric, finishes, or furnishings. Detailed methodologies for cleaning, risk assessments, and health and safety protocols will likely be required. The contracting authority will seek evidence of past performance in similar conservation cleaning projects, appropriate insurance coverage, and the ability to schedule work efficiently to minimize disruption to the castle's operations or visitor access. Compliance with conservation standards and best practices will be a key evaluation criterion.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on November 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Office of Public Works (OPW)

Office of Public Works (OPW) has issued 752 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 19 currently open and 579 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Architecture & Engineering Services, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via ireland_etenders_csv, eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: November 10, 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.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Office of Public Works (OPW) 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 General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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.