MI-CFT25-021 Provision of Ornithological Monitoring

Suitably qualified service providers are invited to submit proposals to design and conduct a monitoring

MI-CFT25-021 Provision of Ornithological Monitoring

Marine Institute_1141

## Summary The Marine Institute is procuring ornithological monitoring services under an open procedure. This contract supports their marine and coastal environmental management objectives.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of specialized ornithological monitoring services. - Data collection and reporting related to bird populations. - Support for the Marine Institute’s environmental compliance and research goals.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified suppliers. - Qualifications: Specific professional credentials in ornithology or ecology are implied by the scope but not explicitly listed in the provided data. - Experience: Relevant experience in bird monitoring and data analysis is required. - Certifications: Standard public procurement eligibility criteria apply.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €180,000.00 - Submission deadline: Mon Aug 18 10:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the relevant public procurement portal (eTenders Ireland). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Tender response form, technical proposal detailing methodology and team expertise, financial offer, and proof of eligibility/qualifications.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized ecological consultancies or research firms with strong ornithological expertise. - Opportunity: Provides a significant contract value (€180k) for a niche service, potentially leading to follow-on work. - Risk: Tight preparation window (one month from publication to deadline) requires immediate resource allocation. - Competition: Open procedure implies broad competition; differentiation through technical quality 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.

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