Aviation Services Replacement Project

This project is to procure a replacement service for Irish Lights Aviation Service requirements. Irish Lights

Aviation Services Replacement Project

Commissioners of Irish Lights_337

## Summary The Commissioners of Irish Lights are procuring a replacement aviation services contract to support engineering works for lighthouse maintenance. The service involves hiring helicopters with crew to transport personnel and underslung materials in conjunction with the vessel ILV Granuaile.

## Scope & Deliverables - Lot 1: Scheduled Flying: Provision of helicopter services for planned maintenance and refurbishment activities. - Lot 2: Unscheduled Flying: Provision of helicopter services for ad-hoc or emergency support requirements. - Performance Location: Anywhere in Ireland. - Service Commencement: 1 December 2027. - Operational Context: Support for engineering works at lighthouse stations.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Tenderers must submit tenders for all lots; participation is not reserved. - Selection Process: Competitive with negotiation; a two-stage procedure where 3–6 candidates may be invited to the second stage. - Documentation: Compliance with the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) for exclusion grounds. - Experience: Specific technical qualifications are detailed in the procurement documents; bidders must review these for exact crew and aircraft certification needs.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €10,500,000 (excluding VAT) per lot. - Contract Duration: 8 Years. - Submission Deadline: Monday, 8 June 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Information Deadline: 1 June 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7984712 - Languages: English only. - Key Documents: Prepare the ESPD, technical proposals, and financial bids as outlined in the procurement documents available at the address above. Electronic catalogues are not allowed.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established helicopter operators with experience in maritime support and remote site logistics. - Opportunity: Long-term 8-year contract provides stable revenue; GPA coverage allows international bidders. - Risk: The "competitive with negotiation" procedure introduces uncertainty regarding final award criteria and potential elimination in early stages. - Complexity: Bidders must address both scheduled and unscheduled flying requirements simultaneously, requiring robust operational flexibility.

Commissioners of Irish Lights_337 has 5 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 23 contract(s) worth around €5,000,487.

Recent awarded suppliers include Fender Care Limited, Office of Government Procurement, Kongsberg Maritime Ltd, Maintenance Painting Systems Ltd, Willis Towers Watson.