Official source
| Original official title | 8946 - Qualification System for Building Works |
|---|---|
| Source language | English |
| Buyer | Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail |
| Country | Ireland |
| Identifier | DPS CA Unique ID 8946 |
| Procedure | Qualification system |
| Deadline | 30 April 2030 |
| Value | Not stated |
Boundary
The four lot bands define future work categories. The workspace’s awarded value is historical system activity, not the estimated value of future opportunities. Admission criteria remain in the official documents.
Verified opportunity overview
Iarnród Éireann operates a four-category qualification system for heritage and non-heritage building works above and below EUR 1 million. Suppliers qualify for future competitions within the relevant category; the system is not itself a works award or spending commitment.
Current status and key dates
The official source was checked on 23 July 2026 and the record is published as open or continuing admission. The stated deadline is 30 April 2030. The stated duration is Five-year qualification system through April 2030, with an option to extend through April 2032. Suppliers must recheck the live official workspace immediately before relying on status, dates or documents.
Scope and deliverables
Four-lot qualification system for heritage and non-heritage building works above and below €1 million. Heritage building works below EUR 1 million. Heritage building works above EUR 1 million. Non-heritage building works below EUR 1 million. Non-heritage building works above EUR 1 million.
Lots and contract structure
Four published work categories separate heritage and non-heritage projects above and below EUR 1 million. The categories govern future competitions; the official documents control admission and call-off mechanics.
Supplier requirements
The official documents control heritage competence, building-work experience, financial capacity, insurance, safety, personnel and any railway-site requirements. The opened public page does not expose those thresholds.
Submission and award method
Qualification does not award a contract or guarantee work. Future building-work opportunities will be competed under the system's official rules.
Value explanation
No reliable estimate of future opportunity value is stated. Any awarded-value figure visible in the workspace reflects historical activity and must not be presented as future guaranteed spend.
Amendments and status history
No separate amendment or corrigendum was identified in the official source opened for this report. That is not proof that no clarification, replacement document or later notice exists. The live official source and current procurement documents remain authoritative.
Supplier relevance
Potentially relevant to building contractors with heritage or non-heritage capability in the applicable project bands, subject to category-specific admission requirements.
Procurement data limitations and missing details
The four lot bands define future work categories. The workspace’s awarded value is historical system activity, not the estimated value of future opportunities. Admission criteria remain in the official documents. Unsupported criteria, certifications, quantities, service levels and amendment claims remain explicit evidence gaps.
Official sources and verification history
Primary evidence is the official procurement source for DPS CA Unique ID 8946, checked by ContractLens on 23 July 2026. The official source URL is https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/dps/prepareViewCfTDPSWS.do?resourceId=4764277. The live official record and current procurement documents remain authoritative over this report.