Recent procurements of navigational and meteorological instruments in Ireland
2026-03-31Deadline 2026-05-07Tender for the supply, delivery, and support of Present Weather Sensors, spares and ancillaries. (Met Eireann)
Met Éireann maintains a national infrastructure of instrumentation for monitoring meteorological and environmental observations and measurements. Many of these are at unmanned locations and are referred to as Automatic Weather Stations (AWS), where the data is processed for inclusion into synoptic code by data loggers. Visibility and present weather observations form part of this remit and specialist sensors are used for the detection, identification and measurement of the relevant parameters. …
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2026-03-22The Supply of Meteorological Balloons and Parachutes (Met Eireann)
Met Éireann invites quotations for the supply of Meteorological Weather Balloons and parachutes to facilitate radiosonde flights, both automatically and manually launched. The balloons should be suitable for use with helium and hydrogen lifting gases, the Vaisala AS41 Autosonde system and the associated Vaisala RS41-SG radiosondes, and also including the use of additional heavier ozone sensing payloads at Valentia Observatory. Currently 600grm balloons are used in the Autosonde and 1200 gramme balloons …
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2026-02-10Integrated Meteorological and Eddy Covariance Stations (Trinity College Dublin the University of Dublin_336)
Tenders are sought for the Supply and Delivery, of three (3) Integrated Meteorological and Eddy Covariance Stations for Trinity College Dublin (TCD). This equipment is intended to support high-quality measurement of ecosystem–atmosphere exchanges under Irish environmental conditions. The systems must provide robust, high frequency measurements of CO₂, H₂O, wind components, radiation, air temperature, and humidity, with reliable data acquisition, storage, processing, and real-time remote access. The EC …
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2025-09-16LA3455F DAFM – RFT to Establish a Single Supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply, Delivery, Installation,... (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Calibration, staff training and maintenance of a temperature monitoring system for laboratory equipment. The 2 locations required are, 1. DAFM Laboratories Backweston, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. 2. DAFM Cork Laboratory, BTL, Model Farm Road, Cork, Co. Cork. The proposed Temperature Monitoring System is intended to be used for the temperature monitoring of laboratory equipment for: Incubators, Chill Cabinets, Freezers and Ovens. The Temperature Monitoring system …
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2025-04-29Request for Tenders for the Provision of Radar Transponders/Beacons (RACONS) (Commissioners of Irish Lights_337)
This is a Request for Tenders for the Provision of Radar Transponders/Beacons (RACONS) to be deployed on navigational buoys and lighthouses. Irish Lights is appointed under statute to act as the General Lighthouse Authority for the whole of Ireland, its adjacent seas and islands. Irish Lights is responsible for provision and management of all lighthouses and other aids to navigation for the whole of Ireland and the adjacent seas and islands. Irish Lights is responsible for the superintendence of local …
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2024-10-09Meteorological C-band Weather Radar System (Met Eireann)
Met Éireann (MÉ) is seeking tenders for one meteorological C-band weather radar system and associated services. The primary objective of this procurement is the installation and commissioning of a dual-polarisation weather radar system with the necessary software to be integrated into the Irish weather radar network along with the associated services.
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2024-09-052402 - Provision of Asset Trackers, Licences and Support (An Post_391)
This is a call to competition by An Post for thr Provision of Asset Trackers, Licence and Support (the “Contract”). An Post are looking for a tracking solution that can incorporate different types of trackers using different communication technologies to track, monitor and report using a graphical user interface. To optimise asset management, An Post requires a customer platform which should compile, store and manage data captured from these trackers in a centralised database and software system. This …
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2024-08-15Supply of Robotic Total Station Surveying Equipment for Tailte Éireann (Tailte Eireann)
Supply of Robotic Total Stations for Tailte Éireann’s surveying activities. The proposed robotic total station solutions should consist of all its necessary components such as a lightweight detail pole, bipod for telescopic pole, tripod for total station, clamps, Li-On batteries, power cables, bags etc. and should be supplied with a rugged carrying case designed to protect the equipment during transportation and when not in use. The total stations should be capable of capturing topographic detail using …
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2024-07-082424 - Provision of Asset Tracking License and Support (An Post_391)
This is a call to competition by AN POST for Provision of Support and Licence for Existing Asset Trackers (the “Contract”). To optimise asset management, An Post require a customer platform which should compile, store and manage data captured from these trackers in a centralised database and software system. This platform should enable real-time visibility and insights for improved asset management. The Contract, the subject of this competition is a Contract for 5 years with an option for one or more …
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2024-06-28Upgrade of Met Éireann's Satellite Observation Handling System (Met Eireann)
Met Éireann, Ireland’s National Meteorological Service, looks to upgrade its satellite observation handling system to ensure continuity of data supply, capacity for higher data rates and new data types from next-generation meteorological satellites over the next 10 years, and to increase the resilience and geo-redundancy of this data source. The supplier of the new satellite system would be required to provide and install required reception and processing hardware and software, commission and test the …
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2024-06-12Supply of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Field Equipment for Tailte Éireann (Tailte Eireann)
Supply of Geodetic Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) enabled rover stations, which will form part of our field surveying workflows. The proposed GNSS field systems should consist of all its necessary components such as antenna, controller, receiver batteries etc. and should be supplied with a rugged carrying case designed to protect the equipment during transportation and when not in use. The equipment should also be as compact and user friendly as possible to assist the Surveyor in performing …
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2024-03-158320 - Real-Time Customer Information (RTCI) project (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
RFT 234602 - 8320 - Real-Time Customer Information (RTCI) project was published on OJEU on the 11th April 2023, notice number 2023/S 086-266014 on the previous eTenders platform. Due to the length of time that has elapse between the original date of publishing and IE's decision to progress this contract, IE decided to re-open the above contract at the pre-qualification stage . As the previous eTenders platform is ceasing in May 2024, the new submissions must be submitted on the new eTenders platform. The …
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2024-02-06Provision of Data as a Service using a Floating Lidar System at the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site in Ireland (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland)
In summary, the Services comprise of the installation, operation, maintenance, collection of metocean data, and subsequent decommissioning of a Floating LiDAR System (FLS) at the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) and provide “data as a service” using the data collected. In order to develop the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS), SEAI needs to accurately record meteorological and metocean data using a Floating Lidar System (FLS). The expected benefit of this work is to provide detailed …
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2023-09-11X-ray and amp -VUV Radiation (University College Dublin UCD)
MNMT requires a device for radiation detection in the X-ray, Soft X-ray and Vacuum UV (VUV) range of the electromagnetic spectrum. Specifically, this should cover a minimum spectral range of operation between ~5 and 250 nm (↔ ~ 5 – 250 eV). Such a device can be in the form of a CCD or CMOS camera, or single pixel detector.
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2023-09-05Provision of Fleet Tracking System (Kildare County Council_385)
Provision of Services for - The Supply of a comprehensive GPS (Global Positioning Systems) Fleet Management System complete, to Kildare County Council, including fleet tracking, fuel data integration and carbon emission reporting capabilities.
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2023-06-15Water Level Sensors, Water Level/Rainfall Logging and Telemetry Data Transfer Equipment (Office of Public Works OPW)
The supply of Water Level Sensors, Water Level/Rainfall Logging and Telemetry Data Transfer Equipment, in the following estimated quantities: 1. Up to two hundred (200) pressure sensor units as specified in Appendix 1 of this Request for Tenders with the option for additional units to a maximum of four hundred (400) in total 2. Up to two hundred (200) data loggers as specified in Appendix 1 of this Request for Tenders with the option for additional units to a maximum of four hundred (400) in total
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2023-06-12Met Mast Supply, Construction, Maintenance & Decommissioning Framework (Bord Na Mona)
Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified Applicants interested in being considered for the provision of a Meteorological Mast Framework . The Contracting Entity intends to establish a multi supplier Framework for these services. The Framework Agreement period will be for an initial duration of three (3) years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional five (5) years, subject always to the satisfactory performance of the Framework Members.
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2023-04-11Real-Time Customer Information (RTCI) project (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
The Real-Time Customer Information (RTCI) project is a foundational project for improving the provision of real time service information to IÉ customers and staff and is included in the CIS Strategy recommendations. The project will support the creation of real time data services utilizing onboard equipment, the latest data management tools and will include the delivery of occupancy information and real time train location information, improved arrival time calculations and a vastly more reliable IT …
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2022-07-26MULTIBEAM ECHO SOUNDER (Irish Naval Service)
The Irish Naval Service seeks tenders from economic operators for the provision of supply, installation, commissioning and training of a Multi-Beam Echo Sounder for up to four (4) Irish Naval Ships.
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2022-07-07Tender for automatic Bioaerosol collection system for real-time measurement (Met Eireann)
Met Éireann wishes to purchase an automatic Bioaerosol collection system for real-time measurement of bioaerosol particles, the technical specifications of which are provided in the Appendix A1 “Technical specifications document”. The initial procurement will be for 1 instrument for a trial/Proof of Concept (POC) purposes. If deemed successful, the client proposes to purchase further systems through this RFT and set up a national network of up to 20 monitoring instruments. Tenders are also invited to bid …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Swisens AG
2021-09-17Met Éireann invites quotations for the supply of : 1 Brewer Spectrophotometer (referred to as a Brewer for... (Met Eireann)
This contract is a single contract for the purchase of 1 Brewer Spectrophotometer including delivery and installation of the instrument at the site location.
A detailed specification of requirements is set out in Appendix 1. It is proposed to place a maintenance contract for a period of three years with an option for renewal for up to a further two years. The instrument will be used to measure Ultra Violet, or Visible, radiation in the solar spectrum. By examining the differential absorption of select …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:OTT HydroMet B.V.
2021-09-08Provision and Operation of Next Generation Automatic Vehicle Location Systems and Services (National Transport Authority)
The NTA intends to significantly expand and improve public transport services in the coming years and is doing so through initiatives such as BusConnects and Connecting Ireland. There will be additional services/routes and vehicles, and higher customer expectations for reliability of journey times, interchange and durations, and so the need for tools to assist with the provision of good quality services as well as to deliver reliable Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) will only increase in the …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Trapeze Group UK Limited
2021-08-19EIT1511C - NUIM - Provision of Earth Observation & Satellite Navigation Pathfinder Projects (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Maynooth University to coordinate a Pathfinder R&D work-programme (12 months). The overall aim is to engage Public and Private organisations with a view to encourage the development of innovative data products and information services to help better manage Food Production, Carbon Emissions, Marine Resources etc. With this in mind, the ESA has set aside a fund to help companies collaborate with Irish Government Agencies in order to explore and develop novel EO …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:ICON GeoNet feasaTreeMetrics Ltd