Consultancy Services to undertake a strategic assessment and develop a business plan for offshore wind facilities to the Port of Waterford.

Consultancy Services to undertake a strategic assessment and develop a preliminary business case

Consultancy Services to undertake a strategic assessment and develop a business plan for offshore wind facilities to the Port of Waterford.

Port of Waterford Company

## Summary The Port of Waterford Company is procuring consultancy services to conduct a strategic assessment and develop a comprehensive business plan for offshore wind facilities. This open tender aims to evaluate the feasibility and commercial viability of integrating offshore wind infrastructure into the port’s operations.

## Scope & Deliverables - Conduct a strategic assessment of offshore wind opportunities relevant to the Port of Waterford. - Develop a detailed business plan outlining implementation strategies, financial projections, and operational requirements. - Provide recommendations for integrating offshore wind facilities with existing port infrastructure. - Deliver final reports and presentations to the contracting authority.

## Key Requirements - Demonstrated experience in strategic planning for renewable energy or port infrastructure projects. - Proven track record in developing business plans for large-scale industrial or energy projects. - Expertise in offshore wind technology, market analysis, and regulatory frameworks in Ireland/EU. - Qualified professionals with relevant certifications in project management, energy consulting, or business strategy. - Eligibility as a registered business entity capable of contracting with Irish public-sector bodies.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Thu Aug 14 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 (eTenders). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Technical proposal detailing methodology and team expertise. - Financial proposal (if required by tender documents). - Proof of eligibility and relevant certifications. - Case studies of similar past projects. - Completed tender forms as specified in the procurement notice.

## Bid Considerations - This opportunity suits specialized consultancies with strong expertise in renewable energy strategy and port logistics. - Offers a chance to influence the strategic development of a key Irish port’s green energy infrastructure. - Risks include unclear budget constraints and potential competition from established energy consultancies. - Success depends on demonstrating deep local knowledge of Irish regulatory and offshore wind markets.

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.

Port of Waterford Company has 4 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 1 contract(s) worth around €900,000.

Recent awarded suppliers include Safehaven Marine, Port of Waterford Company.