A CREW TRANSFER / LIGHT CARGO BOAT

A CREW TRANSFER / LIGHT CARGO BOAT

Office of Public Works (OPW)

## Summary The Office of Public Works (OPW) is procuring a crew transfer and light cargo boat via an open procedure. This tender aims to supply a specialized vessel to support OPW operations, likely involving heritage sites or coastal management.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply and delivery of a crew transfer/light cargo boat. - Specific technical specifications and performance criteria are detailed in the full tender documents (not provided in summary data). - Potential inclusion of initial training or handover procedures.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria are defined in the tender dossier; bidders must verify compliance with EU public procurement regulations. - Qualifications likely require relevant maritime engineering or vessel supply experience. - Certifications may include ISO standards or maritime safety compliance, as per standard OPW requirements. - Experience in supplying similar vessels to public sector clients is typically expected.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €250,000.00 - Submission deadline: 12:00 IST, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated (Open procedure)

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Portal (eTenders). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Completed tender forms. - Technical proposal detailing vessel specifications. - Financial offer. - Proof of eligibility and qualification documents. - Declaration of no conflict of interest.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized marine vessel manufacturers or suppliers with public sector experience. - Opportunities: Provides a direct entry point into OPW’s supply chain for future maintenance or related contracts. - Risks: The estimated value is relatively low for custom vessel construction, potentially impacting margins; strict compliance with technical specs is critical to avoid disqualification. - Timeline: The submission window is approximately one month, requiring rapid preparation of technical and financial documentation.

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.

Office of Public Works (OPW) has 75 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 400 contract(s) worth around €708,273,020.

Recent awarded suppliers include McCauls, NVM Ireland Ltd, Office of Public Works, Pelko Ltd, Farrell Brothers (Ardee) Limited.