Tenders/Deliver a high-quality, visionary Masterplan for the site known as Smiths Field, and the development of a detailed Part 8 design proposal to meet the needs of the community in Mountmellick, Co. Laois

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Deliver a high-quality, visionary Masterplan for the site known as Smiths Field, and the development of a detailed Part 8 design proposal to meet the needs of the community in Mountmellick, Co. Laois

Laois County Council

Published: May 29, 2026

Updated: May 29, 2026

Source: etenders_ie

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the urban development and housing, architecture and engineering and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Biodiversity and Housing. 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 consulting in the urban development and housing sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

LCC is seeking to procure the services of an Urban Landscape led integrated design team to develop a masterplan for Smiths Field and to administer a Part 8 planning process for the preferred development option. The area is envisioned to be sustainable, inclusive, and well-integrated with the existing urban fabric. As part of the masterplan and Part 8, the appointed design team will be required to assess options for a new pedestrianised route / connectivity between Smiths Field and the town. The Masterplan will complement and build on three other developments taking place at this location, Laois County Council is currently designing a social housing scheme adjoining the location, Mountmellick Soccer Club is to upgrade their facilities to the north of Smiths field, and Laois County Council has recently constructed an active travel footpath along the perimeter of the site. It is envisaged that further active travel measures will be incorporated by the appointed design team into the masterplan for Smiths Field with a view to improving connectivity with Mountmellick Town. The Masterplan and Part 8 design will enable the development of an improved natural amenity area in a very central location for the people of Mountmellick. The design should incorporate new passive and active open spaces which will strengthen the network of existing green space within the Town Centre environment, Strengthen the network of open space amenities in the Town and enhance connectivity between them, Introduce biodiversity and climate resilience measures within the town whilst taking into the SAC conservation objectives of the River Owenass

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on May 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Laois County Council

Laois County Council has issued 126 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 108 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, General Supplies & Services, and Architecture & Engineering 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: May 29, 2026.

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Who is the contracting authority?

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

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Urban Development & Housing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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

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