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National Concert Hall Complex - Main Contractor - Pathology Building - ESB Substation Energy Centre

Awarded to Purcell Construction Limited

Office of Public Works (OPW)(buyer)

Published
Published 27 March 2024
Deadline
Closed 25 April 2024

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The Office of Public Works engaged Purcell Construction Limited as main contractor for works at the National Concert Hall Complex, awarded on 4 December 2025 for €13,827,075. The scope comprises conservation and refurbishment of the protected Pathology Building (approximately 1,401 m²) to convert it from the former UCD School of Medicine to the NCH's Learning and Participation function, and construction of a new ESB substation with switch room and associated facilities (approximately 98 m²) in place of an existing bicycle shed. The project is now complete.

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  • National Concert Hall Complex - Main Contractor - Pathology Building - ESB Substation Energy Centre

    A. Pathology Building. The development will consist of the conservation and refurbishment of the existing Pathology Block, one of the buildings included in the National Concert Hall (NCH) Complex, located on Hatch Street Upper. The development includes the change of use of the former UCD School of Medicine to the Learning and Participation function of the NCH. The total floor area of the development is approx. 1401msq. The Pathology Block, link structure and adjacent Butler Wing (South) are designated Protected Structures within the NCH complex (Reference RPS 2425). B. ESB Substation/Energy Centre The work comprises the demolition of an existing non-historic, single storey bicycle shed and the construction of a new single storey ESB substation with switch room and covered bicycle parking area, with changing facilities, external lighting and all associated site works. The total floor area of the development is c. 98m². Please refer to SAQ for further details Please register your interest to ensure that you receive all notifications in respect of this competition.

    €13,827,075Won by Purcell Construction Limited

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
€1
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
27 March 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Construction workBuilding construction work

Award outcome

Awarded value
€13,827,075
Award date
4 December 2025
Contract period
— → 29 November 2026
Winner
  • Purcell Construction Limited

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    18 December 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    27 March 2024

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