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Rathdowney Town Square
Laois County Council is seeking a multi-disciplinary consultancy team to deliver the design and management of a transformative public realm improvement project at Rathdowney Town Square.
This two-year project, under the "Town Centre First" framework, aims to revitalize Rathdowney’s central square through a comprehensive suite of public realm upgrades, including a new pedestrian-focused pavilion, enhanced landscaping, sustainable drainage, traffic calming, and infrastructure improvements. The successful design team will be responsible for progressing the scheme from preliminary design through to detailed tender documentation, supporting statutory planning (Part 8), stakeholder consultation, and providing construction-ready documents. The project prioritizes increased pedestrian access, biodiversity, community use, and the integration of heritage-sensitive design, aiming to significantly enhance Rathdowney’s town centre as a vibrant, functional, and inclusive community hub.
Location
Sector
Public Realm, Infrastructure
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
ITT
Deadline
2 May 2025
Project Value/Scale
€400k
Consultant Team
Lead Consultant (Architect or Civil Engineer) / PSDP
Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer
Chartered Quantity Surveyor
Electrical Engineer
Conservation Specialist
Landscape Architect
Public Lighting Specialist
Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer
Chartered Quantity Surveyor
Electrical Engineer
Conservation Specialist
Landscape Architect
Public Lighting Specialist
Submission Criteria
Professional Registration
Annual turnover – Minimum €200,000 in architecture/civil/structural fields
Insurance requirements:
Professional Indemnity: €2.5 million / Public Liability: €6.5 million / Employer’s Liability: €13 million
Technical & Professional Capability
Qualifications (Managerial & Personnel)
Experience – Requires 3–5 completed comparable projects (heritage / public realm) in last 5–7 years, using Appendix B1 + B3 to provide proof
Quality assurance measures (e.g., ISO standards, internal QA policies)
Environmental management policies