This procurement is a competition to establish a Multi Operator Single Discipline Framework Design Team compromising the following Principal Services procured as independent appointments:

— Lot 1: Architect;

— Lot 2: Project manager;

— Lot 3: Civil/structural engineer;

— Lot 4: Mechanical and electrical engineer;

— Lot 5: Quantity surveyor;

— Lot 6: Archaeologist;

— Lot 7: Project supervisor design process;

— Lot 8: Fire safety/disability access consultant.

The establishment of the Framework Agreement will be on the basis of a 2 stage process whereby the successful Applicants for each Lot will be included in a tender competition for an initial ‘call-off contract’ for the demolition and re-construction of 5-6 John's Lane West, Dublin 8.

Focus Housing Association Ltd intends to develop 5-6 Johns Lane West building, with frontage to St Augustine Street and John Street, Dublin 8, which is proposed to be demolished with planning permission obtained for the construction of 31 No apartments (16 No 1 bed, 10 No 2 bed and 5 No 3 bed) over basement on a site of 666 sq m.