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Framework for Social and Affordable Residential Developments, Dublin
Dublin City Council is establishing a four-year Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Architect-led integrated design teams to deliver social and affordable housing projects, with associated community facilities
he framework will cover small to medium-scale developments valued up to €5 million (excl. VAT), and aims to appoint 8–10 multidisciplinary consultant teams capable of providing full design services from planning through to handover. Services required include architecture, civil/structural and M&E engineering, quantity surveying, fire safety, PSDP, assigned certifier, planning and accessibility consultancy. Mini-competitions will be used to award individual call-off contracts among the framework members. Compliance with Irish Building Regulations, sustainability standards, and modern methods of construction is expected.
A seed project, at 32 Camac Park Road, comprises the extension and refurbishment of an existing two-bedroom home and the construction of a new 3–4 bedroom house on the adjacent site at 32 Camac Park, Bluebell, Inchicore, Dublin 12. The existing 62m² house will be upgraded and expanded into a three-bedroom dwelling, forming a cohesive two-unit development. Valued at €675,000 (excl. VAT), this initial project is to be delivered through Stages (i) to (v) of the Capital Works Management Framework. The appointed design team must provide all statutory roles and technical services, including planning, detailed design, procurement support, and on-site construction oversight. Performance on this seed project will confirm eligibility for continued participation in future framework call-offs.
Sector
Public Housing
Intervention
New Buildings / Refurbishment
Website
Tender Stage
One Stage Tender
Deadline
19 May 2025
Project Value/Scale
€5 million total / €675,000 for seed project
Consultant Team
Architect (Design Team Lead, Assigned Certifier, Design Certifier)
Employer’s Representative
Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP)
Civil & Structural Engineer
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
Quantity Surveyor
Fire Safety Consultant
Universal / Accessibility Design
Energy Consultant
HPI Assessor
Conservation Architect
Planning Consultant
Sustainability Consultant
Landscape Design
Employer’s Representative
Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP)
Civil & Structural Engineer
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
Quantity Surveyor
Fire Safety Consultant
Universal / Accessibility Design
Energy Consultant
HPI Assessor
Conservation Architect
Planning Consultant
Sustainability Consultant
Landscape Design
Submission Criteria
8-10 consultant teams (architect-led) will be appointed to the framework. Once established, mini-competitions (also known as call-off contracts) will be held among the framework members for individual project.
Tender Submission Deliverables:
– Completed Part 2 of the Suitability Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
– Either in the form of an ESPD or Appendix A (as applicable)
– Supporting Evidence for Suitability Assessment
– Completed Form of Tender
– Completed Schedules A and B
– Quality Submission (Methodology, Approach, Team)
– Any Required Appendices or Letters of Reliance
– Electronic Submission via eTenders Portal
Quality Questions (70%):
Criterion A: Proposed Approach and Methodology
A1. Statement of Design Approach – 1,000 marks (2xA3)
A2. Proposed Design Methodology – 1,000 marks (2xA4)
Criterion B: Management and Programme
B1. Effective Management – 2,000 marks (6xA4)
B2. Programme – 1,000 marks (Gantt chart)
B3. Risks – 500 marks
Pricing Submission (30%):
– Completed Form of Tender
– Detailed Breakdown of Tender Price, including:
– Schedules A and B (appended to the Form of Tender), confirming fee allocation per project stage and the applicable time charge rates.