Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025/2026 – Heat Pump Programme – Works Contractors Notice
The contract covers mechanical and electrical plantroom works, associated builder’s works, and site works needed to facilitate heat pump installation across 17 school buildings. The buyer is the Department of Education and Youth, acting on behalf of the relevant Education and Training Boards, which will serve as the contracting authorities for the individual lots in the education sector. The schools are divided into eight lots, each containing two or three schools, and contractors may bid for one or all lots but may win no more than four; the works are expected to support the installation of heat pump systems and associated plantroom infrastructure. The estimated total contract value is £5,450,000, with the available details identifying the programme as Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025/2026 but not stating a fixed contract duration. Delivery will take place at schools in Kildare, Offaly, Laois, Waterford and Wexford, Ireland. The key stated qualification is the ability to undertake the required mechanical, electrical, builder’s and site works for heat pump installation in school buildings.
Buyer: Department of Education and Youth. Source: eTenders Ireland. Updated 30 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: €5.5m
- Bids close: 2 Nov 2026
- Location: Ireland
- Procedure: Open
- Category: Construction work (45000000)
From the official notice
Call for Tender for the procurement of Works Contractors for mechanical and electrical plantroom works including all associated builder’s works and site works to facilitate heat pump installation to 17 school buildings located in five counties namely Kildare, Offaly, Laois, Waterford and Wexford. The 17 schools have been divided into eight LOTs comprising of either two or three schools per LOT. An interested Contractor may tender for one or all LOTs, but is restricted to winning a maximum of four LOTs. The Department of Education and Youth (DEY) is publishing this CFT on behalf of the respective Education and Training Boards who will act as the respective Contracting Authorities per LOT. Refer to the Master Project Information Memorandum for further details.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 2 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is €5.5m.
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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