Nature-based Solutions Catchment Management Plan - Hollyford, Co. Tipperary

Nature-based Solutions Catchment Management Plan - Hollyford, Co. Tipperary

Office of Public Works (OPW)

## Summary The Office of Public Works (OPW) is seeking a contractor to develop a Nature-based Solutions Catchment Management Plan for the Hollyford area in County Tipperary. The plan will aim to improve the catchment's ecological health and resilience.

## Scope & Deliverables * Develop a comprehensive Nature-based Solutions Catchment Management Plan for the Hollyford area * Conduct a thorough assessment of the catchment's ecological health and resilience * Identify and recommend nature-based solutions to improve the catchment's ecological health * Develop a plan for the implementation and maintenance of the recommended nature-based solutions

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Tenderers must be registered with the relevant Irish procurement database * Qualifications: Tenderers must have relevant experience in developing nature-based solutions and catchment management plans * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Tenderers must have experience in working with similar projects and stakeholders

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €80,000 * Submission deadline: Friday, 25 September 2026, 15:00:00 IST * Contract duration: Not stated * Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders Ireland portal * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: Tenderers must prepare a comprehensive bid document that addresses the requirements outlined in the tender documents

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit contractors with experience in developing nature-based solutions and catchment management plans, particularly those with experience working with similar projects in Ireland. * Opportunities: Tenderers may have the opportunity to work with the OPW to implement and maintain nature-based solutions in the Hollyford catchment. * Risks: Tenderers may face risks associated with working with a public sector client, including potential delays and changes to project scope.

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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