National Coastal Erosion Hazard Mapping (NCEHM)

National Coastal Erosion Hazard Mapping (NCEHM)

Office of Public Works (OPW)

## Summary The Office of Public Works (OPW) is seeking a contractor to provide survey services for the National Coastal Erosion Hazard Mapping (NCEHM) project. The estimated value of the contract is €3 million.

## Scope & Deliverables * Assessment of coastal erosion and development of Coastal Erosion Hazard Mapping for the coastline of Ireland * Compliance with Requirements and Specifications (Appendix 1) * Use of OPW Coastal Erosion Hazard Mapping Technical Methodology Note (TMN) methodology

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in survey services, aerial mapping, and digital mapping + Familiarity with the OPW's requirements and specifications * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €3 million * Submission deadline: 2nd October 2026 (15:00 IST) * Contract duration: 24 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English only * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document package (available on etenders.gov.ie) + Requirements and Specifications (Appendix 1) + OPW Coastal Erosion Hazard Mapping Technical Methodology Note (TMN)

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit companies with experience in survey services, aerial mapping, and digital mapping. * Opportunities: + Potential for future contracts or extensions + Opportunity to work on a high-profile project with the OPW * Risks: + High competition due to open tender procedure + Complex requirements and specifications may require significant resources to comply

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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