Open Competition for the Open Competition for Provision of Research Data Collection

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Open Competition for the Open Competition for Provision of Research Data Collection

Maynooth University

## Summary Maynooth University is procuring research data collection services through an open competition. The contract aims to support academic research initiatives by securing professional data gathering capabilities.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of research data collection services as specified in the tender documentation. - Delivery of accurate and timely data sets to support university research projects. - Adherence to ethical standards and data protection regulations during collection.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility for public sector contracts in Ireland. - Demonstrated experience in research data collection methodologies. - Compliance with relevant Irish and EU data protection laws (GDPR). - Professional qualifications in research methods or related fields.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €250,000.00 - 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 specified tender portal (typically eTenders or similar, though specific URL not provided in data). - Languages: English (standard for Irish public sector). - Key documents to prepare: Completed tender forms, technical proposal detailing methodology, financial bid, proof of eligibility/compliance, and case studies of relevant experience.

## Bid Considerations - This opportunity suits established research support firms or specialized data collection agencies with academic sector experience. - The significant estimated value indicates a substantial project, potentially offering long-term engagement if performance is strong. - Risks include tight preparation time given the August deadline and potential complexity in defining specific data collection metrics. - Bidders must ensure strict adherence to Maynooth University’s specific ethical and data handling requirements to avoid disqualification.

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.

Maynooth University has 40 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 4 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 100 contract(s) worth around €119,345,094.

Recent awarded suppliers include Catalysto Ltd, Mitchell Kane, Red&Grey, Zinc Design Consultants, Maynooth University.