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CfT: Competitive dialogue for Cork Events Centre

Tender submission deadline in (days/hours):
38/20
Name of Contracting Authority:
Cork City Council
Title:
Competitive dialogue for Cork Events Centre
CfT CA Unique ID:
26CCC029
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
The CEC is envisaged as a high-quality, multifunctional civic venue that is actively used, valued by local communities, and supportive of local employment. It is intended to make a sustained and positive contribution to the cultural, social, and economic life of Cork City and the wider southern region, enhancing the experience of residents and visitors alike. The development of a venue of this scale has been an objective of the Contracting Authority since the 1990s and reflects long-standing strategic planning policy at national and regional levels. The CEC will be marketed at regional, national, and international levels and should demonstrate a standard of quality comparable with leading event and convention facilities elsewhere. The design and specification should be capable of attracting high-profile events, conferences, and performers, ensuring the centre’s competitiveness within the wider market. Flexibility will be a core design principle, with facilities required to be robust, durable, and suitable for intensive public use. Whole-life performance and operational efficiency will be central considerations, including energy use, maintenance, cleaning, and servicing.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Competitive dialogue
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
CPV Codes:
79952000-Event services
79952100-Cultural event organisation services
79000000-Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
92300000-Entertainment services
92320000-Arts-facility operation services
92310000-Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
92340000-Dance and performance entertainment services
45210000-Building construction work
45212000-Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
45212170-Entertainment building construction work
45212171-Entertainment centre construction work
45212180-Ticket offices construction work
45212321-Auditorium construction work
45212322-Theatre construction work
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE053
Estimated value (EUR):
150,000,000
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
29/05/2026 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
15/05/2026 17:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
29/05/2026 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
10 years
Validity of Tender in days or months:
12 months
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
20/04/2026 03:21
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:266074-202...
Date of Awarding:
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two