Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3

The project consists of a Greenway route along the bank of the Royal Canal over an approximate 2.1km length between North Strand Rd (Newcomen Br) and Phibsborough Rd (Cross Guns Br).

The project consists of a Greenway route along the bank of the Royal Canal over an approximate 2.1km length between North Strand Rd (Newcomen Br) and Phibsborough Rd (Cross Guns Br).

The key aspects of the project can be summarised as follows:

• Construction of a dedicated cycle track and footpath, segregated by a slight level difference;

• The route follows the existing tow paths which will require localised widening. In particular, two sections of the existing tow path will require the installation of a significant length of sheet piles in the canal to facilitate the required widening.

The project involves a number of new structures including:

• A retained earth structure from the tow path to footpath level at Phibsborough Rd;

• A new steel bridge crossing the canal adjacent to Lock Gate 3;

• New concrete ramps;

• New concrete structural ramps/bridges;

• Various minor concrete, masonary and retained earth structures;

Includes 5 no. new signalised toucan crossings or junction signal upgrades to be provided Associated ducting, chambers and cabinets also to be provided as part of the works and Infrastructure as follows;

• Infrastructure for a proposed ESB Networks 110kV circuit is to be provided along the length of the route which include 5 no. ducts and junction bays to facilitate future pulling of cables;

• Replacement of existing public lighting heads along the entire route and associated lighting columns, pole retention sockets, ducting, chambers, ESB mini pillars and power supply connections;

• Replacement of CCTV infrastructure along the entire route

• Installation of 4 no. additional ducts along the entire route;

• A services crossing of the canal at a point east of Lock Gate 3 which is expected to require temporary damming of a short section of the canal.

Removal of existing services including:

• 1.5km of existing gas main and 2.1km of existing CCTV ducting

• The route requires a section of cut into the existing ground level with gas main diversion

Please note due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, facilitation of all meetings, site visits, clarification meetings, & assessments of samples, etc. (as applicable) is severely impacted. Where possible DCC will put in place alternative arrangements such as on-line meetings, etc. Likewise, anticipated dates (closing date for receipt of clarifications or tender submissions) may change. Suppliers will be kept fully up to date at all stages through the eTenders messaging system.

1. Suppliers must register their interest on the Irish Government procurement opportunities portal www.etenders.gov.ie in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications.

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3. Emailed/faxed/late tenders will not be accepted.

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5. All queries must be submitted through the messaging facility on www.etenders.gov.ie. RFT ID: 210938, and must be in question format. Responses will be circulated to those that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the party making the query will not be disclosed when circulating the response. All queries must be submitted by 26/04/2021 at 12.00hrs (Irish Time) to enable issue of responses to all interested parties.

6. For each criterion marked as Response: Declaration Required, applicants must initially provide the Appendices referenced under each criterion no later than the date set for return of the forms, and, where appropriate, confirm in the box provided that it is included with the completed Questionnaire. Failure to do so could invalidate the submission.

Applicants may also satisfy this requirement by submitting an ESPD completed in accordance

with EU Regulation 2016/7. By completing Part IV (a) of the ESPD titled: Global Indication for all Selection Criteria, applicants will be taken to declare that they meet the standards set for all criteria where the response is Declaration Required. Supporting documentation should be provided promptly upon request from the Contracting Authority.

7. Refer to document 'Additional Information' which is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 210938 for further information.