Provision of Expert Services in support of SEAI’s Research and Policy Insights Directorate.

Provision of Expert Services in support of SEAI’s Research and Policy Insights Directorate.

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland

## Summary The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is seeking to establish a framework for expert services in support of its Research and Policy Insights Directorate. The contract involves the provision of various research and policy-related services.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of expert services in support of SEAI's Research and Policy Insights Directorate * Framework agreement for 7 lots: + Lot 1: Sustainable energy policy research, programme evaluation, and economic analysis + Lot 2: Market Research Services + Lot 3: Research and Innovation Delivery Services + Lot 4: Research and Innovation Management Services + Lot 5: Behavioural Science, Experimental Design, and Evaluation + Lot 6: Onshore Renewable Energy Resources, Technologies, Analysis, Spatial Planning, System Integration, Economics, and Policy + Lot 7: Emerging sustainable energy technologies research, assessment, and policy support

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Suitably qualified services providers + Expertise in relevant fields (research, policy, innovation) * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €11,480,000 * Submission deadline: Fri, Sep 04, 2026, 12:00 IST * Contract duration: 48 months * Framework agreement: Yes

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English (officially available) * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document package + ESPD (European Single Procurement Document)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with expertise in research, policy, and innovation services. * Opportunities: Establishing a framework agreement for 7 lots could provide a stable revenue stream for successful bidders. * Risks: + High estimated value and number of lots may require significant resources to bid successfully. + Competition from established players in the market.

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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