For the creation of lesser horseshoe bat summer and winter roosting habitat and property entrance upgrade at NPWS Lands, Caher, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry:

The design and project management of the creation of lesser horseshoe bat summer and winter roosting

For the creation of lesser horseshoe bat summer and winter roosting habitat and property entrance upgrade at NPWS Lands, Caher, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry:

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

## Summary The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (via NPWS) is procuring ecological habitat creation and property modification services. The project focuses on enhancing lesser horseshoe bat roosting habitats and upgrading property entrances at a specific site in Co. Kerry.

## Scope & Deliverables - Creation of summer and winter roosting habitat for lesser horseshoe bats. - Upgrading property entrances to facilitate bat access while maintaining security. - Execution of works on NPWS lands located in Caher, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; likely requires registration with the Irish Public Procurement Gateway. - Qualifications: Specialized ecological expertise in bat conservation and habitat management. - Experience: Proven track record in delivering similar NPWS or public-sector ecological restoration projects. - Certifications: Likely requires relevant environmental or construction certifications (specifics not stated).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: Not stated. - Submission Deadline: Fri Aug 01 16:00:00 IST 2025. - Contract Duration: Not stated. - Framework/DPS: Not stated.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Gateway (IPP) is standard for this authority, though specific portal details are not explicitly stated in the brief. - Languages: English. - Key Documents: Technical proposal detailing methodology for habitat creation and entrance upgrades; financial bid; proof of eligibility and relevant past performance references.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Best suited for specialized ecological contractors with strong relationships with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). - Opportunities: Potential for long-term maintenance contracts or repeat business within the NPWS portfolio following successful delivery. - Risks: Ecological projects carry high regulatory scrutiny; failure to meet specific bat conservation standards could result in contract termination or reputational damage. - Complexity: Requires precise coordination between ecological science and physical construction, demanding a multidisciplinary team.

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.

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