Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage
## Summary The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is procuring professional scientific and technical services to establish blanket bog provisional restoration requirements for a designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC). This tender seeks specialized expertise to support habitat conservation and restoration efforts in Ireland.
## Scope & Deliverables - Conduct scientific assessment and technical analysis for blanket bog SAC restoration. - Establish provisional restoration requirements and guidelines. - Provide professional scientific and technical advisory services to the contracting authority.
## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure, available to qualified bidders meeting EU public procurement criteria. - Qualifications: Specialized expertise in ecological science, specifically regarding blanket bog habitats and SAC management. - Experience: Proven track record in delivering scientific and technical services for environmental conservation or restoration projects. - Certifications: Standard professional indemnity and relevant environmental compliance certifications likely required (specifics not detailed in summary data).
## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €2,500,000.00 - Submission deadline: Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 00:00 IST - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated (Open procedure)
## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the specified tender portal (standard for Irish public sector). - Languages: English (standard for this authority). - Key documents to prepare: Tender submission form, technical proposal detailing methodology and team expertise, financial proposal, and proof of eligibility/qualifications.
## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established ecological consultancies or scientific firms with specific experience in Irish peatland restoration and SAC compliance. - Opportunity: High-value contract (€2.5M) offers significant revenue potential and strengthens the bidder’s portfolio in environmental conservation. - Risk: Technical complexity requires precise interpretation of "provisional restoration requirements"; failure to meet specific scientific standards could lead to disqualification. - Timeline: Short preparation window (approx. 4 weeks from publication); requires immediate resource allocation and rapid proposal development.
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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