Rhododendron Monitoring

As part of their ongoing rhododendron management programme, Killarney National Park are requesting

Rhododendron Monitoring

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

## Summary The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is procuring rhododendron monitoring services. This open tender requires specialized botanical surveillance to manage invasive plant species across public lands.

## Scope & Deliverables - Monitoring and reporting on rhododendron populations. - Data collection and analysis regarding plant spread and density. - Compliance with environmental management standards for invasive species.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility for public sector contracts in Ireland. - Demonstrated experience in botanical monitoring or invasive species management. - Relevant qualifications in environmental science or horticulture. - Certifications related to environmental compliance or health and safety.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €100,000.00 - Submission deadline: Thu Aug 07 00:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (Not specified in data). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Technical proposal detailing methodology, financial bid, and proof of eligibility/qualifications.

## Bid Considerations - This opportunity suits specialized environmental consultancies or botanical monitoring firms with existing government contracts. - The fixed estimated value suggests a defined scope, potentially limiting upsell opportunities but providing clear budget parameters. - Risks include strict adherence to monitoring protocols and potential delays if the scope of "monitoring" is not clearly defined in the tender documents. - Bidders must act quickly given the short window between publication (Jul 04) and the deadline (Aug 07).

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.

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage has 54 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 16 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 150 contract(s) worth around €36,581,287.

Recent awarded suppliers include FORUM Connemara Ltd_103060, G Russell plant hire Ltd, IDEEA GLOBAL LIMITED, Carrig Conservation International Ltd, Andrew Power.