Design, deploy, commission and maintain a Dark Sky Quality Measurement and Data Visualisation Dashboard for County Kerry.

Design, deploy, commission and maintain a Dark Sky Quality Measurement and Data Visualisation

Design, deploy, commission and maintain a Dark Sky Quality Measurement and Data Visualisation Dashboard for County Kerry.

Kerry County Council_1204

## Summary Kerry County Council is procuring the design, deployment, commissioning, and maintenance of a Dark Sky Quality Measurement and Data Visualisation Dashboard. This IT services contract focuses on software development and data visualization for environmental monitoring in County Kerry.

## Scope & Deliverables - Design and develop a dashboard for measuring dark sky quality. - Deploy and commission the software solution. - Provide maintenance services for the duration of the contract. - Demonstrate environmentally sustainable delivery practices, including staff training.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all economic operators; specifically noted as suitable for SMEs. - Selection Criteria: Detailed in the procurement documents (not specified in summary). - Sustainability: Bidders must outline practical steps for environmental impact reduction and provide details of sustainability awareness training for personnel. - Exclusion Grounds: Refer to the procurement document for specific grounds for exclusion.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €50,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 13 May 2026 at 15:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 4 Years. - Tender Validity: 180 Days. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is required. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7969070 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare tender documentation as per the procurement documents available at: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=7969070. - Additional Info: Requests for additional information must be submitted by 05 May 2026 at 12:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - SME Friendly: The notice explicitly states suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. - Low Value: The €50,000 cap suggests a smaller-scale project, potentially lower administrative burden but also lower revenue. - Sustainability Focus: Strong emphasis on green procurement criteria; bidders must articulate environmental strategies clearly. - Timeline: Tight window for preparation; additional info deadline is 05 May 2026.

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.

Kerry County Council_1204 has 21 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 4 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 77 contract(s) worth around €695,115,614.

Recent awarded suppliers include Tommy Finucane T/A Glen Environmental, Donal O'Buachalla & Company Limited, Dillon Waste & Recycling, Allman Contracts Ltd, Mid-Cork Tarmacadam Ltd.