Predator Contract Services

SCOPE OF WORK The successful tenderer will work closely with the existing Conservation Keeper

Predator Contract Services

BirdWatch Ireland_85627

## Summary BirdWatch Ireland is procuring predator control and conservation support services to protect breeding wader populations in County Donegal. The contract involves seasonal fieldwork for humane predator dispatch and habitat management over a 38-month period.

## Scope & Deliverables - Strategic control of Red Fox, American Mink, Hooded Crow, and Magpie within agreed buffers. - Legal and humane dispatching of specified predators. - Maintenance and erection of predator-proof fencing. - Digital logging of activities via field apps. - Support for habitat management works. - Services required seasonally (up to 5 months/21 weeks annually).

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the procurement document. - Tenderers must comply with wildlife and animal welfare standards. - Specific professional qualifications are not explicitly listed in the notice; refer to the tender document for exact selection criteria.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €88,118 (excl. VAT) / €100,014 (incl. VAT). - Submission Deadline: 14 June 2026, 17:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 38 months (June 2026 to 31 July 2029). - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal. - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare tender in accordance with the procurement document; review award and selection criteria within the RFT. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8196722

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for SMEs with expertise in wildlife management, pest control, and conservation fieldwork. - Opportunity: Supports EU-funded biodiversity objectives; potential for long-term engagement through annual service agreements. - Risk: Seasonal nature requires flexible staffing; strict compliance with humane dispatch and data recording protocols is mandatory. - Complexity: Low financial threshold reduces competitive intensity but demands precise adherence to environmental and welfare standards.

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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