Single-Party Framework Agreement for archaeological and associated services for the Curragh Racecourse Redevelopment Project

Description

The Contracting Authority, Curragh Racecourse Ltd is engaging in a competitive tendering process for the establishment of a single-party framework agreement for archaeological and associated services for the undertaking of archaeological assessment, monitoring and overseeing of the works during the Curragh Racecourse Redevelopment. The primary archaeological services required within the service provision include, but are not limited to, the monitoring of all topsoil stripping and ground works associated with the Redevelopment of Curragh Racecourse. The Archaeologist shall be responsible for the management and supervision of all archaeological works undertaken during the enabling works package (including wastewater treatment plant works), main works package including site excavations and the stable yard works as applicable. Further information in relation to the services required is provided in Volume 4: Service Requirements. Only those Tenderers capable of delivering all of the services listed above without exception (whether in-house or as a grouping/consortium) will be considered. The maximum estimated value of services over the lifetime of the framework is anticipated to be in the region of €75,000 - €150,000 (ex. VAT). INITIAL CONTRACT: The framework agreement will be established on foot of an initial contract for the provision of archaeological services for a six (6) month period. The initial contract will consist of pre-excavation services, test excavation services and archaeological monitoring of excavations for the Enabling Works Package, Stable Yard Works Package Phase 1A and the Wastewater Treatment Plant Works. Tenderers should refer to Volume 4: Service Requirements for a more detailed specification of the services required under the initial contract.