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Tender: Construction of New 10‑Classroom Building at Iveagh Primary School, Rathfriland

Released 3 months ago

Closed18 Sep 2026Updated

Est. valueEstimate£290K to £800K

LocationNorthern Ireland

Agencythe Education Authority

SourceeTendersNI

CategoryConstruction

Submissions closedClosed Fri, 18 Sept 2026

About

Education Authority (NI) is seeking a supplier for the construction of a new 10-classroom school building at Iveagh Primary School, 17 Castle Hill, Rathfriland, BT34 5NH. The proposed building has a floor area of 1,847 m2 and the works include mechanical and electrical services, external works and demolition of the original school building. The project requires adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), including use of precast concrete elements, to enhance quality, programme certainty, buildability, health and safety performance and resource efficiency. This is a UK public contract procured under an Open/Competitive Flexible procedure.

Insight

This opportunity could be well suited to contractors with proven experience in education building projects, mechanical and electrical installation, demolition and the use of MMC/precast concrete. Key considerations include coordinating MMC/precast supply and installation with site demolition and M&E works, and meeting the project objectives for programme certainty, buildability, health and safety and resource efficiency.

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