Professional Services for SEA AA and RFRA and other technical assistance and advice on RRES and RLCA for the review and preparation of a New Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy

The Northern and Western Regional Authority (NWRA) invites tenders for the appointment of suitably

Professional Services for SEA AA and RFRA and other technical assistance and advice on RRES and RLCA for the review and preparation of a New Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy

Northern and Western Regional Assembly

## Summary The Northern and Western Regional Assembly is procuring professional services to provide technical assistance and advice on the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES), specifically focusing on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), Appropriate Assessment (AA), and the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). The contract aims to support the review and preparation of a new RSES for the region.

## Scope & Deliverables - Technical assistance and advice on RSES review and preparation. - Support for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Appropriate Assessment (AA). - Advice on Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) and Rural Local Community Area (RLCA) matters. - General technical support related to regional spatial and economic planning.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure, allowing any qualified supplier to bid. - Qualifications: Professional expertise in regional spatial planning, environmental assessment, and rural development. - Experience: Demonstrated experience in preparing or reviewing Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies is implied by the scope. - Certifications: Standard public procurement eligibility criteria apply (e.g., tax compliance, social insurance).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €160,000.00 - Submission deadline: 06 August 2025, 18:00 IST - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Portal (eTenders). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Tender submission form, financial proposal, technical proposal detailing methodology and team qualifications, and proof of eligibility/compliance documents.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for consultancies with strong expertise in regional planning, environmental law, and rural development in Ireland. - Opportunity: High-impact project influencing regional development policy; potential for long-term engagement if the framework allows. - Risk: Tight timeline between publication (27 June 2025) and deadline (6 August 2025) requires rapid resource mobilization. - Competition: Open procedure suggests broad market interest; differentiation through technical methodology and local knowledge will be critical.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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