Ulster Canal Restoration, Phase 2 (Clones to Clonfad)

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This is a PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE (PIN) SAQ documentation is expected to be published on the 20th October 2021. Waterways Ireland is undertaking a pre-qualification process to assess the suitability of prospective tenderers for the main construction contract relating to the Ulster Canal Restoration, Phase 2 (Clones to Clonfad), Co. Monaghan. The Phase 2 restoration project is funded by the Department of the Taoiseach (Shared Island Unit), Department of Rural and Community Development (Rural Regeneration and Development Fund) and Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage. Submissions are sought from suitably experienced applicants who can demonstrate experience relevant to the required works and who can mobilise sufficient plant and labour resources to undertake and complete the project. Waterways Ireland intends to prequalify the top five to seven ranked applicants. Suitability Assessment will be conducted on the basis of the criteria established in QW1 Suitability Assessment for Works Contractor and as PSCS and PSDP, Restricted Procedure for the principal civil engineering contractor. The proposed works to which this procurement relates includes; • A new recreational water space (c.135m x 45m basin and slipway). • Approximately 600m of new canal waterway (from Clones to the border between ROI and NI at Clonfad), including excavation and disposal of approximately 80,000m3 of soft clay and peat. • Approximately 1.5km of new trails for walking/cycling. • New public amenity area with services and parking. • Infrastructure for tourism facilities. • A new access bridge. • Refurbishment of an existing masonry arch bridge. • Water supply and architectural feature for canal water replenishment. • Culverting of existing watercourses and land drainage system.