RFT 10/26DL - Request for Tenders for the Construction of a Veterinary Medical Facility at Atlantic Technological University, Knocknamona, Letterkenny, Co Donegal
Atlantic Technological University (ATU), a higher-education institution, is seeking a contractor for the design and construction of a new Veterinary Medical Facility at its Knocknamona Campus in Letterkenny, County Donegal. The £25 million works contract will deliver a Veterinary Teaching Hospital with modern clinical, teaching and research facilities covering small-animal, large-animal and equine services, as well as pathology areas, animal accommodation, external yards and associated infrastructure. Delivery will be phased, with the initial veterinary hospital required to operate as a self-sufficient clinical facility by December 2028. The work will be undertaken at ATU’s Knocknamona site in the IE041 region of Ireland. The critical qualification requirement is successful completion of the first-stage Suitability Assessment Questionnaire, as only parties assessed as suitable will be considered for the next stage of this competitive procedure.
Buyer: Atlantic Technological University. Source: eTenders Ireland. Updated 7 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: €25m
- Bids close: 9 Nov 2026
- Location: Border
- Procedure: Restricted
- Category: Building construction work (45210000)
From the official notice
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) seeks tenders for the appointment of a suitable contractor for the development and construction of a Veterinary Medical Facility at Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Knocknamona, Letterkenny, Co Donegal. The proposed development comprises a new Veterinary Teaching Hospital for Atlantic Technological University at its Knocknamona Campus in Letterkenny. The facility is intended to provide modern clinical, teaching and research facilities, incorporating small-animal, large-animal and equine functions together with pathology, animal accommodation, external yards and associated infrastructure. The development shall be delivered in a phased approach, with the initial veterinary hospital capable of operating as a self-sufficient clinical facility by December 2028. All relevant documents are appended to this notice. Note: This is the first stage of this competitive procedure whereby any interested party may submit a response to this Suitability Assessment Questionnaire in order to be considered for inclusion on the next stage. Full details of the requirement are included in the documents appended to this notice.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 9 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is €25m.
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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