Survey for the verification of potential turloughs

Survey for the verification of potential turloughs

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

## Summary The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is procuring a survey to verify the existence and characteristics of potential turloughs (seasonal lakes) in Ireland. This open procedure invites qualified entities to submit bids for this specific environmental surveying task.

## Scope & Deliverables - Conduct field surveys to verify potential turlough sites. - Validate hydrological data and geographical boundaries. - Provide technical reports confirming the status of identified sites. - Deliver findings to the contracting authority for further assessment.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified bidders meeting EU public procurement rules. - Qualifications: Professional expertise in hydrology, geography, or environmental surveying. - Experience: Proven track record in similar land or water resource verification projects. - Certifications: Standard professional indemnity and relevant industry accreditations likely required.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €30,000.00 - Submission deadline: 17:00 IST, Thursday, August 07, 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the official tender portal (eTenders Ireland). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Completed tender submission form. - Technical proposal detailing methodology and team qualifications. - Financial bid form. - Proof of eligibility and compliance documents.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized environmental consultancies or surveying firms with hydrological expertise. - Opportunities: Low financial barrier to entry; potential for future contracts related to water resource management. - Risks: Narrow scope may limit profit margins; strict adherence to technical verification standards is critical. - Timeline: Short preparation window (approx. 2 weeks from publication) requires immediate resource allocation.

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 Housing Local Government and Heritage has 54 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 16 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 150 contract(s) worth around €36,581,287.

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