2026 - 702 Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Biomass Programme - Biomass Package - Bundle 4 (CMETB)
The contract covers the design-related supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of modular, off-site constructed containerised biomass cabins, together with the long-term supply of wood-pellet fuel and sale of heat to six schools. The buyer is Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board, a public education and training body operating across County Cavan and County Monaghan. The supplier must provide the cabins’ plantrooms and equipment under a public works contract, then operate, maintain, repair and replace the biomass equipment while supplying and delivering fuel under a separate local energy supply contract for 15 years. The estimated contract value is £3,920,000, with delivery across four school sites in County Cavan and two in County Monaghan, within the IE041 region. The critical qualification requirement is that bidders must be suitably qualified contractors capable of delivering the complete works and fuel-and-heat service scope under both contracts.
Buyer: Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board. Source: eTenders Ireland. Updated 16 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: €3.9m
- Bids close: 18 Nov 2026
- Location: Border
- Procedure: Open
- Category: Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment (51100000)
From the official notice
Invitation to Tenders is sought from suitably qualified Contractors to undertake the complete Project Scope comprising of supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of modular off-site constructed containerised biomass cabins and the subsequent supply and delivery of fuel to each school for a period of 15 years. The successful Contractor will be required to enter into two separate contracts covering the works element (Contract A) and the supply of fuel element (Contract B) as follows: a. Contract A: Public Works Contract (PWC) relating to the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of modular off-site constructed containerised biomass cabins including plantroom and equipment to each school within this Bundle. b. Contract B: Local Energy Supply Contract (LESC) relating to the supply and delivery of fuel (wood pellets) and sale of heat, including full operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of biomass cabin equipment to each school within this Bundle for a period of 15 years. The Project Scope is for six (6) school site locations (4 schools in County Cavan; 2 schools in County Monaghan). Refer to the Project Information Memorandum (PIM) included within the tender pack for further information.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 18 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is €3.9m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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