9847 Afforestation Form 2 and 3 Services

IE are seeking companies; with core expertise in Afforestation establishment and maintenance for

9847 Afforestation Form 2 and 3 Services

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail

## Summary Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail is seeking a contractor to provide afforestation services for the Creation of Woodland on Public Land Scheme. The contract will be for a duration of 10 years, with an estimated value excluding VAT of €200,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provide end-to-end service including all groundwork requirements, mapping, INET applications, and forestry and environmental oversight and surveys as required by DAFM. * Cover the range of operations over a nationwide network of land banks owned by any of the CIE Group. * Keep the client informed of progress through to Form 2 and 3 payments.

## Key Requirements * Registered company with registered foresters with the DAFM and CPD accredited on the list of approved foresters from DAFM. * Resources in place (including contractors and planting crews) to cover the range of operations over a nationwide network of land banks owned by any of the CIE Group.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value excluding VAT: €200,000 * Submission deadline: Mon Jun 22 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 10 years

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Languages accepted: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 + 9847 PQQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) + 9847 PQQ Clarification

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit companies with experience in afforestation services and a presence in Ireland. * Opportunities: The contract has an estimated value of €200,000 and will last for 10 years, providing a stable revenue stream. * Risks: + The complexity of the project and the need to cover a nationwide network of land banks may pose logistical challenges. + The requirement for registered foresters with DAFM and CPD accreditation may limit the pool of eligible bidders.

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