WCCC25 217 Waterford Estuary Economic Strategy

Waterford City and County Council with Kilkenny County Council Wexford County Council and Fáilte

WCCC25 217 Waterford Estuary Economic Strategy

Waterford City and County Council_103683

## Summary Waterford City and County Council is procuring an economic strategy for the Waterford Estuary region. This open tender requires the development of a comprehensive plan to drive economic growth and sustainability within the estuary area.

## Scope & Deliverables - Development of a strategic economic framework for the Waterford Estuary. - Analysis of current economic drivers and future opportunities. - Recommendations for sustainable growth and stakeholder engagement. - Final strategic report and implementation roadmap.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified economic consultants and strategy firms. - Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in regional economic development and strategic planning. - Experience: Proven track record in delivering similar economic strategies for public sector or regional authorities. - Certifications: Standard professional indemnity and public liability insurance likely required (standard for public sector).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Fri Sep 05 15:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Portal (FABP/PPP). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Technical proposal detailing methodology, team CVs, relevant case studies, and financial offer (if applicable).

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Ideal for firms with strong regional development expertise and local government experience in Ireland. - Opportunity: High visibility project with potential for long-term influence on regional policy and future consultancy contracts. - Risk: Value uncertainty makes budgeting difficult; ensure resources are allocated without guaranteed fee structures. - Competition: Open procedure implies broad competition; differentiate through localized knowledge and robust economic modeling capabilities.

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.

Waterford City and County Council_103683 has 25 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 6 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 59 contract(s) worth around €161,932,353.

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