Midlands Simon Community: Invitation to Tender

Midlands Simon Community: Invitation to Tender Midlands Simon Community Presentation House, City Quarter, Athlone, Co. Westmeath N37 W9N7 T: (090) 6444641 E: info@midlandssimon.com W: www.midlandssimon.com Victory Court Apartments off Earl Street - Longford (N39 CP23) Introduction Midlands Simon Community is a not-for-profit voluntary charitable organization that provides services to vulnerable homeless people or those at imminent risk of homelessness. As an approved Housing Body, we are currently tendering for refurbishment works to (10) one-bedroom open plan apartments in Longford. The successful tenderer will be expected to manage all work from start to finish and will need to liaise with the senior management team in Midlands Simon Community during this process. Initial work once the tender has been awarded would need to commence from the 1st week of January 2027 and be fully completed over a 12-week time scale. Invitation to Tender Contract Type: Fixed Price Lump Sum. Quotations to be obtained from a minimum of three contractors through Active Link and direct market engagement. Project Location: Victory Court Apartment Complex, off Earl Street, County Longford. Design and Build – Supported Homeless Accommodation. Submission Deadline: Friday 27th November 5pm. Submission Method: Email to info@midlandssimon.com Contact: info@midlandssimon.com Midlands Simon Community invites tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the refurbishment of (10) one-bedroom open plan residential apartments. The project is funded through public monies and must comply with all public procurement, transparency and value-for-money requirements. Advertising Period: 4 weeks (Active Link) Project Duration: 12 weeks from commencement date (1st week in January 2027) Site Status: Live operational site with residents, (3 tenants onsite). Those contractors applying for this tender will be afforded the opportunity of a site visit in advance of providing a fully costed scope of works accompanied by a member of the senior management team in Midlands Simon Community. The final scope of work and costs will be accepted in the tender process as complete. All tenders must be provided in line with the tender closing date as advertised on Activelink. All documentation required as listed within this tender invitation must be provided to be considered for the tender review process. Project Overview - Scope of Works The works include internal upgrades, external repairs, mechanical and electrical improvements, and associated site works. The contractor shall provide all labour, materials, plant and supervision to complete refurbishment works across 10 apartments. Works include but are not limited to: Kitchen upgrades/replacements Bathroom refurbishment Flooring replacement Internal painting and decoration Electrical testing and upgrades Plumbing repairs General building repairs include internal support beams, repair of water and fire damage. Pricing and Unforeseen Works Tenderers must include a fixed price including a 10% allowance for unforeseen work. This allowance is to be included within the total tendered sum and shall not be separately claimed. No additional claims for unforeseen work will be accepted beyond the agreed contract sum. The contract is a fixed price arrangement. Programme The contractor must complete all works within 12 weeks. A detailed programme must be submitted showing sequencing, phasing and measures to minimize disruption to (3) residents currently living onsite. Health & Safety and Live Site Requirements This is a live site with vulnerable occupants. Contractors must submit a detailed Method Statement and Site-Specific Safety Plan addressing: Segregation of works and residents Safe access and egress Protection of vulnerable people Noise and dust control Traffic management Working hours compliance Emergency procedures. Onsite toilet and hygiene facilities provided for workers. Own electrical power source to avoid costing to Midlands Simon Community. Contractor Submissions Tender submissions must include: An identified overall project manager/link person to engage with Midlands Simon Community. Completed pricing schedule. VAT separately identified with registration number provided. Insurance details. Tax clearance certificate and number. Evidence that all those working onsite have Safe Pass certificates and are qualified in their field, for example, RECI registered. Work Program. Project Management including timelines for each section of work to be completed. Three relevant previous project references. Safety Method Statement (This is a live site with (3) tenants currently living onsite). Health & Safety documentation. Construction, testing, commissioning, and handover Award Criteria Price 60% Methodology and Programme 20% Experience 20% Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders Date Entered/Updated: 27th Oct, 2026 Expiry Date: 27th Nov, 2026 Region: Longford Social links twitter facebook linkedin email pdf print Source URL: https://www.activelink.ie/vacancies/tenders/129673-midlands-simon-community-invitation-to-tender