Call for Tenders Services to assist in the production of guidance relating to both mitigation and compensatory measures for renewable energy projects to support the State’s compliance with RED III.

Consultancy Services are being sought by the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to assist

Call for Tenders Services to assist in the production of guidance relating to both mitigation and compensatory measures for renewable energy projects to support the State’s compliance with RED III.

Department of the Environment Climate and Communications

## Summary The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications is procuring specialist consultancy services to develop guidance on mitigation and compensatory measures for renewable energy projects. This initiative aims to ensure the State’s compliance with the Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III).

## Scope & Deliverables - Production of comprehensive guidance documents addressing mitigation strategies for renewable energy developments. - Development of frameworks for compensatory measures required under RED III regulations. - Support for the State in demonstrating regulatory compliance through clear, actionable policy advice.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; any qualified supplier may bid. - Qualifications: Specialized expertise in environmental law, renewable energy policy, and EU regulatory compliance. - Experience: Proven track record in producing high-level government guidance or policy documents related to environmental mitigation and energy infrastructure. - Certifications: Standard public procurement eligibility criteria apply (e.g., tax compliance, social security).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €80,000.00 - Submission Deadline: Fri Aug 22 14:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract Duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Portal (eTenders). - Language: English. - Key Documents: - Completed tender submission form. - Detailed technical proposal outlining methodology for guidance production. - Financial offer. - Evidence of eligibility and relevant past performance.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for niche consultancies with strong backgrounds in EU environmental law and renewable energy policy. - Opportunity: High visibility in a critical regulatory area; potential for follow-on contracts or expanded scope as RED III implementation progresses. - Risk: Tight timeline (approx. 6 weeks) requires immediate resource allocation; strict adherence to technical specifications is crucial given the political sensitivity of compliance guidance. - Competition: Open procedure implies broad competition; differentiation through specific technical expertise in RED III nuances is essential.

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.