ICBF Tully, Shed 3 Extension - proposed modifications to existing building and new cattle crush lean-to.

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation is contracting for a works project that upgrades the existing ICBF Shed 3 in Tully by adding a new cattle crush lean‑to and carrying out significant modifications to the current structure. The contract requires the works to be executed as alterations to the existing building, not as a new independent shed, in accordance with the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine farm‑structures specifications S101, S100, S102, and S123. Tenderers will be expected to conduct an on‑site inspection of the present building, verify all dimensions and levels, and supply protection, temporary support, and integration work to ensure the new elements are seamlessly incorporated with the existing floors, services, roof, and drainage.

The work scope includes the installation of new slatted slurry tanks and associated reinforced concrete tank areas, the creation of platform works throughout and adjacent to the shed, and the placement of methane box platforms and agitation points as shown in the drawings. Additional tasks involve the construction of rubber slat mats as per the Comfort Slat Mat installation standards, the installation of a slurry aeration system compatible with the existing DairyPower Aeration setup, and the erection of a new lean‑to over the crush area. The roof will be modified by raising the ridge and overall height in accordance with the approved drawings, and the existing passageway will be retained and integrated into the revised layout. During construction the shed will be non‑operational to ensure safety and quality.

All construction shall adhere to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine farm‑structures specifications S101, S100, S102, S123, and shall be designed to match the existing DairyPower Aeration and Comfort Slat Mat installations.

The project is to be priced and carried out as modifications to an existing structure, not as a wholly new standalone shed in accordance with the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine farm structures specifications S101, S100, S102, and S123, in particular which detail minimum quality standards. Tenderers shall inspect the existing building, verify dimensions and levels on site, and allow for protection, temporary support, alteration, making good and integration with existing structure, floors, services, roof and drainage. The works comprise proposed alterations and extension works to the existing ICBF Shed 3 building. The drawings (APPENDIX A) indicate new slatted tanks, and platform works within/adjacent to the existing shed arrangement, retention of an existing passageway, methane box platforms, agitation points, a lean-to over the crush area, rubber slat mats, slurry aeration system, and alterations to raise the ridge and overall roof height. Modify the existing roof/structure to provide a new raised ridge and raised overall roof height as indicated in drawings (APPENDIX A). Construct new reinforced concrete slurry tank areas as noted on drawings (APPENDIX A) Form new agitation points to the proposed tank works. Provide and install slurry aeration system in accordance with existing site installation (DairyPower Aeration) Provide and install rubber slat mats in accordance with existing campus installation (Comfort Slat Mat) Construct new cubicle platforms in the locations shown. Retain and integrate with the existing passageway. Provide methane box platforms in the positions shown. Construct a new lean-to over the crush area as noted on drawings (APPENDIX A) The existing structure will not be operational during construction. Existing structural frame dimensions are provided in attached drawings (APPENDIX A)

Evaluation Mechanism: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Procurement Type: Works
Procedure: Open
CfT Involves: A Public Contract
Above or Below threshold: Below
Award per Item: No
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 05/08/2026 12:00
End of clarification period: 17/07/2026 12:00
Tenders Opening Date: 05/08/2026 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest: Yes
Contract awarded in Lots: No
EU funding: Yes
Multiple tenders will be accepted: No
Status: Tender Submission