Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services for EPA Abstraction Licensing Support Services - Waterways Ireland

Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services for EPA Abstraction Licensing Support Services - Waterways Ireland

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## Summary Waterways Ireland is seeking a multi-disciplinary consultancy service to support the abstraction licensing process with the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) for waterways under their statutory remit.

## Scope & Deliverables * Prepare documentation and data required to support the abstraction licensing process * Review and assess existing abstraction sites and proposed new or reinstated abstraction sources * Assess potential environmental impact of each abstraction * Gather data, modelling, and submit necessary information to permit consenting of abstraction application assessments by the EPA

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Relevant experience in oceanography and hydrology services + Expertise in environmental auditing and engineering consultancy services * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €560,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Fri Sep 18 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 5 years * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System in place

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic via www.etenders.gov.ie * Languages accepted: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Response Document (TRD) provided by Waterways Ireland + Tender submission must be made electronically through the eTenders portal

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in oceanography and hydrology services, environmental auditing, and engineering consultancy. * Opportunities: The contract scope covers a total of 14 abstractions, providing a significant workload for the successful bidder. * Risks: + High level of technical expertise required to deliver the project successfully + Potential for delays or changes in the project timeline due to unforeseen circumstances.

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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