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

REPUBLISHED - 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 procurement involves the provision of energy-related services, including research, policy analysis, and technical consultancy.

## 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: Suitably qualified services providers with expertise in energy-related services * Qualifications: + European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) + Tenderers must be explicit about the lots for which they are applying * Experience: Relevant experience in providing expert services in support of research and policy initiatives

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €11,480,000 * Submission deadline: 09/09/2026 12:00 +01:00 * Contract duration: 48 months * Framework agreement: Yes

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8796833 * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Response Document (Annex 2) + ESPD

## Bid Considerations * This tender suits organizations with expertise in energy-related services and research, particularly those with experience working with government agencies. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term collaboration with SEAI + Opportunity to contribute to the development of sustainable energy policies and initiatives * Risks: + High competition due to the estimated value and scope of the project + Need to demonstrate expertise in multiple areas, including research, policy analysis, and technical consultancy

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.

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has 21 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 4 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 143 contract(s) worth around €2,652,295,235.

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