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Request for Expressions of Interest for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation ("PBSA") - Potential On-Campus and Off-Campus Development Opportunities

Contracting Authority

National Development Finance AgencySee all National Development Finance Agency contract awards

Sector

Construction

Deadline

27 November 2026

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Estimated Value

Not disclosed

Value Range

<25k

Procedure

Open Procedure

Procurement Type

Not specified

Published

2026-11-03

Resource ID

760904-2026

CPV Classification

Common Procurement Vocabulary: the EU codes that classify what this contract is for.

  • 45000000Construction work
  • 50000000Repair and maintenance services
  • 50700000Repair and maintenance services
  • 50710000Repair and maintenance services
  • 71000000Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 71220000Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 71221000Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 71311000Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 71312000Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 71317200Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 45210000Construction work
  • 71320000Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 71321000Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 71334000Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 71540000Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 79993000Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment and printing
  • 45220000Construction work
  • 71541000Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 45214700Construction work

Summary

The National Development Finance Agency is seeking expressions of interest from organisations interested in developing purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) facilities. The opportunity encompasses both on-campus and off-campus development projects, with the agency inviting proposals from potential developers, partners, or consortia to identify and progress viable student housing schemes.

Keywords

purpose-built student accommodationPBSAcampus developmentreal estate developmentstudent housing
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Request for Expressions of Interest for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation ("PBSA") - Potential On-Campus and Off-Campus Development Opportunities

Buyer
National Development Finance Agency
Deadline
27 November 2026
Value
Not disclosed

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Subject: Tender worth a look: Request for Expressions of Interest for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation ("PBSA") - Potential On-Campus and Off-Campus Development Opportunities

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Request for Expressions of Interest for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation ("PBSA") - Potential On-Campus and Off-Campus Development Opportunities
Buyer: National Development Finance Agency
Deadline: 27 November 2026
Estimated value: Not disclosed

Details and the official notice: https://tenderwatch.ie/tender/760904-2026/request-for-expressions-of-interest-for-purpose-built-student-accommodation-pbsa?via=colleague

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Request for Expressions of Interest for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation ("PBSA") - Potential On-Campus and Off-Campus Development Opportunities

Buyer & BenchmarkNational Development Finance Agency · CPV 45 median award €357,123 (IQR €120,472 to €1,372,205, n=1,580) · Median 4 bids
Top Matched BiddersJS Dooley contracting Ltd (53.2/100 fit) · Lavelle Contactors Ltd (51.3/100 fit)
Bidder Shortlist (#3-5)E. J. Mahon Electrical Ltd (51.1/100) · Whelan Electrical Engineering Ltd (51.1/100) · BAM PPP (50.5/100) · CRO B1 & ESPD pre-qualification verified
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1. Deadline & Procedure Window22 days left

22 days remaining. Open Procedure: single-stage submission where ESPD eligibility, technical response, and pricing are submitted together.

2. Estimated Turnover Cap & Threshold<25k

Notice does not disclose an exact euro figure (<25k). Check the ESPD or RFT document on eTenders for the stated minimum turnover requirement.

YOUR BID DECISION VERDICTEligible to Bid: Baseline Fit Confirmed

Your selected turnover band (EUR 250k to EUR 1M), Tax Clearance and insurance readiness, and reference profile align with the standard OGP baseline for this notice.

3. Your Profile Fit & Knockout VerdictStrong baseline fit

Your selected turnover band (EUR 250k to EUR 1M), Tax Clearance and insurance readiness, and reference profile align with the standard OGP baseline for this notice.

4. Competition & Pricing BenchmarkMedian 4 bids · EUR 357k

Across 1,580 Irish CPV 45 awards, the median contract award is EUR 357k (typical range EUR 120k to EUR 1.4M), with a median of 4 tenders received per competition.

5. Buyer Track Record & Likely Contenders44% MEAT (30/70 P/Q)

Evaluation scorecard: National Development Finance Agency uses Price & Quality (MEAT) on 44.4% of graded notices (55.6% Lowest Price only across 9 notices; typical split 30% Price / 70% Technical Quality). National Development Finance Agency has 20 published contract awards on record. Suppliers with matching CPV and sector track records include: JS Dooley contracting Ltd (53.2/100 fit), Lavelle Contactors Ltd (51.3/100 fit), E. J. Mahon Electrical Ltd (51.1/100 fit).

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Suppliers with a matching track record

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  • JS Dooley contracting Ltd

    3 shared CPV code(s): 45000000, 45210000, 71220000; construction sector match; value band matches (<25k)

    53.2/100
  • Lavelle Contactors Ltd

    2 shared CPV code(s): 45000000, 50000000; construction sector match; adjacent value band

    51.3/100
  • E. J. Mahon Electrical Ltd

    2 shared CPV code(s): 50710000, 71334000; construction sector match; adjacent value band

    51.1/100
  • Whelan Electrical Engineering Ltd

    2 shared CPV code(s): 50710000, 71334000; construction sector match; adjacent value band

    51.1/100
  • BAM PPP

    4 shared CPV code(s): 45000000, 50000000, 50700000; construction sector match; adjacent value band

    50.5/100

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