Arable Coast Environment - Farm and Landowner Liaison Lead

The Arable Coast Environment (ACE) European Innovation Partnership (EIP) is a four­year project

Arable Coast Environment - Farm and Landowner Liaison Lead

SECAD Partnership

## Summary The Arable Coast Environment - Farm and Landowner Liaison Lead contract is a four-year project managed by SECAD Partnership, aiming to reverse the decline of habitat for wintering Hen Harriers and priority farmland birds on arable farmland along Ireland's South Coast. The contract involves research and development services and related consultancy services.

## Scope & Deliverables * Research and development services and related consultancy services * Farm and landowner liaison lead role * Collaboration with farmers, landowners, and other stakeholders to deliver innovative, results-based environmental actions

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Relevant experience in research and development services and related consultancy services + Ability to work collaboratively with farmers, landowners, and other stakeholders * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €84,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Friday, July 24, 2026, 14:00 IST * Contract duration: 41 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8565094 * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 (associated file: <2_c4t_8565094_1.xml>) + Specification (associated file: <1_ACE Farm and Landowner Liaison Lead.docx>)

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit companies with experience in research and development services, related consultancy services, and environmental conservation. * Opportunities: + Collaboration with farmers, landowners, and other stakeholders to deliver innovative environmental actions + Contribution to the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems * Risks: + Complexity of the project and its objectives + Potential for disputes or disagreements with stakeholders

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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