For the provision of Fencing Services at Uragh Wood Nature Reserve, Co. Kerry

In summary, the works comprise the erection of fencing around an area of oak woodland in the townland

For the provision of Fencing Services at Uragh Wood Nature Reserve, Co. Kerry

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

## Summary The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (via NPWS) is procuring fencing services to protect oak woodland at Uragh Wood Nature Reserve, Co. Kerry. The contract involves erecting 2.6km of exclusion fencing on difficult terrain to prevent grazing by sheep, goats, and sika deer.

## Scope & Deliverables - Erection of 2.6km of high-tensile galvanised steel fencing (Clipex or Versalock F.3). - Supply and purchase of all fencing materials. - Installation on rough, steep terrain with shallow rocky soils. - Coordination with helicopter transport for material delivery to the site. - Provision of a full risk assessment prior to commencement.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; not reserved. Must comply with GPA and Directive 2014/24/EU. - Experience: Demonstrate experience delivering similar contracts within time and budget. - Methodology: Detail specific methods for installing fencing in challenging, inaccessible terrain (1-hour walk from nearest road). - Resources: Confirm availability of work crew and supervisory structures to meet the 6-month duration. - Health & Safety: Provide thorough H&S proposals and formal risk assessment capabilities.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €100,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 12 June 2026 at 15:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 6 months (July 2026 to November 2026). - Payment Terms: 10% retention; Defects Liability Period of 6–12 months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie. - Language: English. - Key Documents: Completed pricing schedule (Appendix 3), statement of understanding, work crew details, supervisory structure, methodology description, and confirmation of resource availability. - Site Visit: Mandatory site visit on 4 June 2026 at 15:00.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Best suited for contractors with experience in remote, rugged terrain and wildlife conservation projects. - Opportunity: Fixed-price contract with clear scope; helicopter logistics reduce material transport burden. - Risk: High logistical complexity due to terrain and access constraints; pricing must account for significant walking time and manual handling. - Compliance: Strict format requirements; non-compliant tenders will be rejected.

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.

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