Request for Tenders for the Provision of Research Services to research the workforce impact of Ireland meeting its 2050 climate targets and the production of an associated written research report

Request for Tenders for the Provision of Research Services to research the workforce impact of Ireland meeting its 2050 climate targets and the production of an associated written research report

Department of the Environment Climate and Communications

## Summary The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications is procuring specialized research services to analyze the workforce implications of Ireland achieving its 2050 climate targets. The primary deliverable is a comprehensive written research report detailing these impacts.

## Scope & Deliverables - Conduct in-depth research on the labor market effects of meeting national climate goals. - Produce a final written research report summarizing findings, data, and analysis. - Address workforce transitions, skill gaps, and employment opportunities related to the 2050 targets.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure, allowing any qualified supplier to bid. - Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in labor market analysis, climate policy, or economic research. - Experience: Proven track record in conducting similar high-level research for public-sector clients. - Certifications: Standard professional certifications relevant to research or economic analysis may be required (specifics not stated).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €140,000.00 - Submission Deadline: Wed Aug 20 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract Duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (standard for Irish public sector). - Languages: English (implied by jurisdiction and title). - Key Documents to Prepare: - Completed tender submission form. - Technical proposal outlining methodology and team expertise. - Financial proposal detailing costs. - Proof of eligibility and relevant past performance evidence.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Ideal for consultancies with strong expertise in climate policy and labor economics. - Opportunity: High-value contract for firms capable of delivering authoritative, data-driven policy insights. - Risk: Tight timeline (approx. 6 weeks from publication to deadline) requires immediate resource allocation. - Competition: Open procedure suggests broad competition; differentiation through methodological rigor is 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.

Department of the Environment Climate and Communications has 6 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 67 contract(s) worth around €54,672,696.

Recent awarded suppliers include Arup, Mace Consultancy (Ireland) Limited, BVG Associates Ltd, Pricewaterhousecoopers, EY.