Single Party Framework: Cork City River Maintenance and Obstruction Removal

Cork City Council requires the establishment of a single­supplier Framework Agreement for River

Single Party Framework: Cork City River Maintenance and Obstruction Removal

Cork City Council

## Summary Cork City Council is seeking a single supplier for a 4-year framework agreement to provide River Maintenance and Blockage Removal Services across designated watercourses within the Cork City administrative boundary.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of River Maintenance and Blockage Removal Services - Monitoring and control of surface water pollution - Rehabilitation services for surface water pollution

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Not stated - Qualifications: - Relevant experience in providing similar services - Ability to meet the requirements of the framework agreement - Certifications/Compliance: Not stated - Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €320,000 (excluding VAT) - Submission deadline: Mon Jul 13 17:00:00 IST 2026 - Contract duration: 4 years - Framework/DPS: Single Party Framework, without reopening of competition

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: - ESPD (European Single Procurement Document) - RFT (Request for Tender) document - Tender Response Document (TRD)

## Bid Considerations - This tender may suit companies with experience in providing environmental services, particularly those familiar with Irish regulations and procedures. - Opportunities: The framework agreement has a maximum value of €320,000, and the contract duration is 4 years, which could provide a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. - Risks: - The procurement process may be subject to review by the High Court of Ireland. - Bidders must comply with the requirements of the framework agreement and meet the selection criteria.

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.

Cork City Council has 35 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 6 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 72 contract(s) worth around €316,139,356.

Recent awarded suppliers include Haris Coyle Breen, Downes Associates, Matt O'Mahony & Associates, Breedon Surfacing Solutions Ireland Ltd t/a Breedon Ireland, McGinty and O Shea Ltd..