Design, Construction, Commissioning and Delivery of Purpose Built Pilot Boat

Design, Construction, Commissioning and Delivery of Purpose Built Pilot Boat

Port of Waterford Company

## Summary The Port of Waterford Company is seeking a contractor to design, construct, commission, and deliver a purpose-built pilot boat. The estimated value of the contract is €1,000,000 (excl. VAT) over a 1-year period.

## Scope & Deliverables * Design, construction, commissioning, and delivery of one purpose-built pilot boat * The boat will be designed and constructed to meet the specific requirements of the Port of Waterford Company

## Key Requirements * The contractor must be eligible to participate in public procurement procedures in Ireland * The contractor must have experience in designing and constructing pilot boats * The contractor must comply with all relevant EU and Irish regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation and the International Procurement Instrument

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €1,000,000 (excl. VAT) * Submission deadline: Mon, 12 Oct 2026, 16:00 IST * Contract duration: 1 year, with an option to extend for up to 1 year * Framework/DPS: None

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through the etenders.gov.ie website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tenderer's Statement + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer + Goods Contract + Confidentiality Agreement

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit contractors with experience in designing and constructing pilot boats, particularly those with a presence in Ireland. * Opportunities: The contract offers a chance to work with a major public sector client and to contribute to the development of the Port of Waterford Company's operations. * Risks: The contractor must comply with all relevant EU and Irish regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation and the International Procurement Instrument.

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.

Port of Waterford Company has 7 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 1 contract(s) worth around €900,000.

Recent awarded suppliers include Safehaven Marine, Port of Waterford Company.