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Dublin City Council Contract for Repair, Refurbishment and Upgrade Works to the Chimney at the Boiler House Ballymun Dublin 9

Dublin City Council

Published: Aug 12, 2026

Updated: Aug 12, 2026

Source: etenders_ie

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, energy and power and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Buildings, Rehabilitation and Power Generation. 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 civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Dublin City Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors for the repair, refurbishment and upgrade works to the existing reinforced concrete chimney at the Boiler House, Ballymun, Dublin 9. The chimney is approximately 52 metres in height and forms part of the former Ballymun District Heating Scheme, now located within the Rediscovery Centre campus. Detailed structural investigations, condition surveys, material testing and defect mapping have been completed. The Contract relates to the execution of the recommended repair solution and associated refurbishment works. Tenderers are not required to undertake structural assessments or determine the repair strategy. The Works shall include, but not be limited to: • Design, supply, installation and removal of all temporary works, mast climbers, access platforms, hoists, fall arrest systems and rescue arrangements required to safely execute the works at height. • Localised reinforced concrete repairs to identified areas of cracking, spalling, delamination, honeycombing and failed historic repairs. • Cleaning, treatment and reinstatement of exposed reinforcement where required. • Installation of localised galvanic cathodic protection (incipient anode protection) around repair areas. • Application of reprofiling mortars and fairing coats to prepare concrete surfaces. • Application of a high-performance anti-carbonation protective coating system to the full external surface of the chimney. • Removal and reinstatement of the lightning protection system as required to facilitate repairs. • Repair, refurbishment or replacement of steel cover plates over duct entry points including associated fixings. • Provision and installation of permanent capping systems to the chimney flues. • Removal of any asbestos-containing materials, where identified and required, in accordance with statutory requirements (unless they are deemed safe to leave and manage in place). • Removal of pest infestations, nesting materials and debris from the chimney flues where required. • Repainting and reinstatement of the existing red and white chimney banding/stripes. • Testing, commissioning, certification, preparation of repair records and provision of operation and maintenance documentation to assist in the future inspection, maintenance and repairs. • Other repair, refurbishment and upgrade works that become evident over the course of the project. The successful Tenderer shall demonstrate experience in reinforced concrete repair works, working at height, specialist access systems and the application of concrete repair and protective coating systems in accordance with relevant Irish and European Standards. The successful Tenderer will be required to carry out the role of PSCS under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. This is a restricted tender competition. Stage 1 will involve Expressions of Interest / Suitability Assessment and shortlisting. Stage 2 will involve an Invitation to Tender to the shortlisted candidates. For further information please refer to documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie Resource ID 8731155 . Please note that this project is subject to funding.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on August 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Dublin City Council

Dublin City Council has issued 1,135 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 51 currently open and 916 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, General Supplies & Services, and Transport & Logistics. 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: August 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works 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.

How can I submit a bid?

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Who is the contracting authority?

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