by
Irish Equine Centre
An open two-stage architectural design competition for a new veterinary laboratory and necropsy facility at the Irish Equine Centre, County Kildare.
This project involves a major redevelopment of the Irish Equine Centre to enhance its diagnostic, research, and teaching capabilities. It includes the construction of a new 3-storey laboratory building (1,690 m²), a separate necropsy facility (400 m²), site infrastructure upgrades (roads, car parking, services), and retention/refurbishment of the existing microbiology building. The development is strategically important for the equine industry in Ireland, aiming to meet modern biosafety standards and provide world-class lab environments for equine health monitoring and research.
Location
Sector
Laboratory
Intervention
New build and renovation
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
Qualification for Design Competition
Deadline
30 September 2025
Project Value/Scale
TBC
Consultant Team
Architect (Lead Consultant)
Quantity Surveyor
Civil/Structural Engineer
Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Engineer
Quantity Surveyor
Civil/Structural Engineer
Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Engineer
Submission Criteria
QC2 Quality Criteria Responses, covering:
A: Opportunities for Sustainable Design Innovation
B: Proposed Programme
C: Service Delivery Approach and Methodology
D: Managing Time and Quality
Administrative Forms and Supporting Docs
Completed and signed Form of Tender and Pricing Schedule
Completed SAQ QC2 Part 1 and Part 2
Insurance evidence, case studies, declarations, and CVs