Request for tenders for the provision of external economic advisory services to support the DCEE with the design and implementation of the RESS

In summary, the Services comprise: the provision of external economic advisory services required to

Request for tenders for the provision of external economic advisory services to support the DCEE with the design and implementation of the RESS

Department of Climate Energy and the Environment

## Summary The Department of Climate Energy and the Environment is seeking external economic advisory services to support the design and implementation of the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS). The procurement is for two Lots: Lot 1 relates to onshore RESS auctions and Lot 2 to offshore RESS auctions.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of external economic advisory services to support the design and implementation of onshore and offshore auctions under the RESS * Economic advice in relation to the onshore RESS auctions (Lot 1) * Economic advice in relation to the offshore RESS auctions (Lot 2)

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Tenderers must have relevant experience in providing economic advisory services + Tenderers must demonstrate expertise in market and economic research, polling and statistics * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €600,000 (excl VAT) over 4 years * Submission deadline: Tue Jun 16 17:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 3 years with possible extensions of up to 1 year * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tenderer's Statement (Appendix 3) + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer (Appendix 4)

## Bid Considerations * This procurement may suit companies with experience in providing economic advisory services, particularly those with expertise in market and economic research. * Opportunities: The contract has a high estimated value, and the Department of Climate Energy and the Environment is encouraging participation from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). * Risks: + The tender process is subject to European Union regulations, including the International Procurement Instrument (IPI) and Regulation (EU) 2022/2560 on Foreign Subsidies. + Tenderers must comply with data protection laws and provide personal data as required.

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 Climate Energy and the Environment has 14 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 43 contract(s) worth around €21,841,243.

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