Purchase of a Secondhand Weed Cutting and Harvesting Boat for Inland Fisheries Ireland

IFI seeks tenders for the purchase of one (1) second hand weed cutting and removal boat. The boat

Purchase of a Secondhand Weed Cutting and Harvesting Boat for Inland Fisheries Ireland

Inland Fisheries Ireland

## Summary Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is procuring one secondhand weed cutting and harvesting boat for environmental protection duties. The contract is valued at €61,500 and requires performance in Dublin.

## Scope & Deliverables - One (1) secondhand weed cutting and removal boat. - Vessel must be in good working order and capable of operating in harsh conditions on large lakes (e.g., Lough Corrib) year-round. - Preference for vessels not older than 15 years.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all bidders; suitable for SMEs. - Experience/Qualifications: Specific technical qualifications are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Compliance: Must meet National Green Public Procurement criteria and support the circular economy. - Exclusion: Standard grounds for exclusion apply as per the Procurement Document.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €61,500 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Wed Jun 03 14:00:00 IST 2026. - Contract Duration: 12 Months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or DPS. - Tender Validity: 180 Days.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish eTenders portal is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8157709 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Download full procurement documents from the provided link. Requests for additional information must be submitted by 27/05/2026 14:00.

## Bid Considerations - SME Friendly: Explicitly noted as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. - Technical Risk: The requirement for a "secondhand" vessel in "good working order" for harsh conditions poses significant maintenance and reliability risks. - Age Constraint: The preference for boats not older than 15 years may limit the pool of viable used vessels. - Strategic Focus: Emphasis on environmental impact reduction and circular economy principles suggests technical evaluation will weigh sustainability heavily.

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.

Inland Fisheries Ireland has 18 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 29 contract(s) worth around €9,168,968.

Recent awarded suppliers include Marsh Ireland Brokers Limited, LE GOUESSANT AQUACULTURE, Cogans, JBA Consulting Engineers and Scientists, Willis Towers Watson.