Public Relations, Media Relations and Crisis Communication Services

Public Relations, Media Relations and Crisis Communication Services

The Irish Air Navigation Service

## Summary The Irish Air Navigation Service is seeking a provider for Public Relations, Media Relations and Crisis Communication Services. The contract will be for 36 months with an estimated value of €300,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of public relations management services * Media relations and crisis communication services * Out-of-hours and weekend support * Content writing/creation capability

## Key Requirements * Suitably qualified service providers * Must meet the selection criteria outlined in the procurement document (ESPD) * No reserved participation or framework agreement

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €300,000 * Submission deadline: 15 September 2026 * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: None

## How to Bid * Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Languages accepted: English * Key documents to prepare: + ESPD (European Single Procurement Document) + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 + RFT Document_Section 1 to 3 + Specification (Appendix 1) + Price Schedule (Appendix 2) + Tenderers Statement (Appendix 3)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in public relations management services and media relations. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contract extension + Opportunity to work with a government agency * Risks: + High competition from established providers + Complex procurement process

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.

The Irish Air Navigation Service has 12 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 19 contract(s) worth around €54,044,780.

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