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Restoration of Ulster Canal Phases 3.1 and 3.2 - Construction phase

Waterways Ireland

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Ireland

Key details

Contracting authority
Region
UKN0G IE041
Contract value
€35,000,000ex VAT
Deadline
10 August 2026
Enquiry deadline
24 July 2026(questions / clarifications)
Published
6 May 2026

Procurement

Contract period
Until 6 January 2028
20 months
Procedure type
Open
Evaluation method
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
CPV classifications
  • 45200000 Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
  • 45000000 Construction work
  • 45223000 Structures construction work

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What happened

The contract runs until 6 Jan 2028.

Description

Ulster Canal Restoration Phase 3 is a cross jurisdictional project with works in both Northern Ireland and Ireland. When complete, Ulster Canal Restoration Phase 3 will connect the navigations of the previously constructed phases of the Ulster Canal Restoration and provide a navigable link from the Erne Navigation via the restored Ulster Canal to Clones. This competition is for the procurement of a Construction Team in respect of Phases 3.1 and 3.2 only, which extends from Castle Saunderson to Gortnacarrow. The works consist largely of the following:

  • Construction of a new navigation arch at Wattlebridge
  • Construction of a new bridge at A3 Gortnacarrow
  • Local realignment of roads
  • Construction of a marina and lock chamber
  • Construction of accommodation bridge
  • construction of 300m of new canal
  • Dredging of the River Finn
  • Associated Mechanical and Electrical engineering Works
  • Landscaping and parking provision

Contact

Contact name
John McClenaghan

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