Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The enabling works contract for the Forensic Science Ireland laboratory reached substantial completion on 4 May 2018. The works included site services, site preparation, security, flood control and building foundations. The main contract will follow.

Due to recent changes in international forensic laboratory standards, it was necessary to add further information to the main contract tender documents.

Forensic Science Ireland and the Office of Public Works, OPW, are currently examining the issues involved, which relate primarily to laboratory interior finishes and mechanical and electrical specification requirements. That examination has been completed and the OPW is now reviewing and amending the tender documents. The OPW intends to re-issue a complete set of documents to the contractors by the end of quarter 2, 2018. Following tender submissions it is expected that the main contract construction will commence in quarter 4, 2018.

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