Procurements: Research and development services and related consultancy services

13 active procurements

Recent procurements of research and development services and related consultancy services in Ireland

2026-06-09   Deadline 2026-07-10   Request for Tenders for the provision of Research on International Approaches to School Workforce Planning (Department of Education and Youth)
The Department of Education and Youth (DEY) is seeking research services from a suitably qualified contractor/s to support its work in policy planning in the area of School Workforce. The core research services required are secondary research in the form of a rapid literature review on international approaches to school workforce development and planning. The research will focus primarily on analysing international trends in school’s workforce policy planning and practice. It is anticipated that a review … View the procurement »
2026-06-08   Deadline 2026-07-10   Request for Tenders for the Provision of a Capacity Auction Monitor. Joint request of the Commission for Regulation... (Commission for Regulation of Utilities)
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (“CRU”) and The Utility Regulator (“UR”) invite Tenders in response to this Request for Tenders (“RFT”) from Tenderers for the provision of a Capacity Auction Monitor. In summary, the services relate to the all-island Single Electricity Market (SEM) specifically the Capacity Remuneration Mechanism (CRM). The Capacity Auction Monitor shall monitor the processes and procedures followed by the System Operators in carrying out the qualification process, conducting … View the procurement »
2026-06-05   Deadline 2026-06-29   CFT_Analysis of Housing Performance in Limerick 2011-2026 (Limerick City and County Council_103432)
Request for Tenders for the Supply of Research on an Analysis of Housing Performance in Limerick 2011-2026 View the procurement »
2026-06-04   Deadline 2026-07-06   Request for Tender for the Provision of Research and Analytical Services for the Irish Digital News Report (Coimisiún na Meán)
Coimisiún na Meán (the “Commission”) invites tenders from suitably qualified research organisations, academic institutions, or consultancy providers for the provision of research and analytical services to support the production of the Irish Digital News Report. Further information can be found in the RFT document. View the procurement »
2026-06-04   Deadline 2026-06-30   Provision of School-based Research and Ancillary Services to examine primary school children’s experience of, and... (Coimisiún na Meán)
Coimisiún na Meán invites tenders from suitably qualified research organisations, academic institutions, or consultancy providers for the design, delivery and reporting of a representative survey of primary school children (aged 8 to- 13-years of age) in school settings in Ireland, to assess their experience of, and perspectives regarding, online engagement (with a particular focus on social media experience and experience of generative AI). Further information in the RFT View the procurement »
2026-06-03   Deadline 2026-06-25   MI-CFT26-022 - Call for Tenders for the provision of a Chemical Safety: Data Sheet (SDS) Management Platform and... (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute would like to invite tender from interested economic operators for the provision of a Chemical Safety: Data Sheet (SDS) Management Platform and Software Services. View the procurement »
2026-06-03   Deadline 2026-06-24   Preliminary Business Case (including CBA) for a Strategy for Harbour Region Economies (The Department of Enterprise Tourism and Employment)
Request for tenders for the completion of a preliminary business case (including a cost benefit analysis) for a potential strategy for harbour region economies View the procurement »
2026-06-02   Deadline 2026-06-25   GALW/COSE1845/2026 Provision of implantable actuator for a medical device (University of Galway (ID 1400))
We are seeking a manufacturer with expertise in medical device electromagnetic actuator design and construction to supply us with technical advice and, depending on this advice, subsequently prototype implantable actuator/s. View the procurement »
2026-05-29   Deadline 2026-06-29   Consultancy Services to undertake a Placemaking Study and develop a Geospatial Resource for the PROXIMITIES project. (Southern Regional Assembly)
The Services comprise the provision of consultancy services to undertake a Placemaking Study and develop a Geospatial Resource for the PROXIMITIES project, supported by Interreg Europe funding, including the delivery of policy and placemaking analysis, integration of interregional good practices, and the development of a methodology or replicable geospatial resource to support sustainable placemaking, proximity-based planning, and the review of the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) for the … View the procurement »
2026-05-20   Deadline 2026-06-22   Consultancy Service for As-Is Analysis and Report of Transition from Secondary to Tertiary Education (Department of Further and Higher Education Research Innovation and Science)
Producing a comprehensive As-Is analysis and report – analysing the current user journey for individuals interacting with public services when transitioning from secondary to tertiary education. View the procurement »
2026-05-20   Deadline 2026-06-19   Establishment of Single Party Framework Agreements for the Provision of Professional Services in two (2) Lots for... (Horse Sport Ireland)
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI), as a public funded and sports governing body is seeking tenders for the provision of professional services across four distinct lots. The selected service provider(s) will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality external audit services (lot 1), taxation advisory services (lot 2), company secretarial services (lot 3) and financial-economic research (lot 4). Please refer to the RFT Document for additional information. View the procurement »
2026-05-19   Invitation to Tender for a Research Study into Last Night’s Dinners (Bord Bia (Irish Food Board))
Bord Bia is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified research agency to undertake a study examining the evening meal occasion among consumers in 2026. The study was last conducted in 2019. Previously this study focused solely on Ireland, this research will, for the first time, seek to include coverage of consumers in England in addition to Ireland. View the procurement »
2026-05-19   Deadline 2026-06-23   Evaluation of the Introduction, Implementation and Impact of HSCP (Health and Social Care Professionals) Advanced... (Health Service Executive (HSE))
The Health Service Executive HSE National Health and Social Care Professions Office invites suitably qualified service providers to submit tenders for the independent evaluation of the implementation of Health and Social Care Professionals HSCP Advanced Practice AP. The scope of this evaluation will be across 6 HSCP Professions, which are radiation therapy, radiography, physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. This evaluation forms a key deliverable within the HSCP … View the procurement »
2026-05-18   MI-CFT26-014 - Call for Tenders for the provision of Catch Sampling Services (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders from interested economic operators for the provision of the of Catch Sampling Services 2027 View the procurement »
2026-05-13   MI-CFT26-019 Provision of Shellfish Sample Processing Services (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of shellfish processing services for Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway H91 R673. Currently a requirement exists for a contractor to carry out the initial stages of shellfish sample preparation for analysis. This will include early morning collection of shellfish samples from An Post, Tuam Road, Galway or Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway, H91 R673; inputting of sample … View the procurement »
2026-05-11   Provision of Ornithological Monitoring (Marine Institute_1141)
Suitably qualified service providers are invited to submit proposals to design and conduct a monitoring programme of overwintering shorebirds (using standard low-tide survey methodology) at nine locations: • Bannow Bay SPA, • Castlemaine Harbour SPA, • Dungarvan Harbour SPA, • Poulnasherry Bay (within the River Shannon and River Fergus Estuaries SPA), • Tramore Backstrand SPA, • Trawbreaga Bay Complex SPA • Tralee Bay Complex SPA and • Ballyteige Burrow SPA • Dundalk Bay SPA Additionally, for each site, … View the procurement »
2026-05-07   IT3281C - RFT for the Provision of a Research Ethics and Compliance Management Software for the University of Limerick (UL) (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
University of Limerick is a is a research active institution where ethical compliance is paramount to all research conducted within the university. To support this, the University requires a streamlined, robust and integrated ethics approval solution. The University currently uses the Elsevier PURE Research Information Management System for tracking research outputs with plans to expand this to projects and awards management. The proposed Ethics Approval solution will serve as the system of record for … View the procurement »
2026-05-05   The provision of brand strategy, creative design, and website development and maintenance services (Crawford Art Gallery)
The provision of brand strategy, creative design, and website development and maintenance services View the procurement »
2026-05-01   Consultancy Services to Support Humanitarian Unit’s Engagement in Gender and Protection from Sexual and Gender Based Violence (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála)
In summary, the Services comprise: the support of a consultant(s) to provide technical assistance to support the Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT) Humanitarian Unit (HU), and other Units as appropriate, in their engagement on gender equality broadly, and Sexual and Gender Based Violence (S/GBV) in particular, and specifically in relation to Ireland’s lead role in the donor group of the Call to Action on S/GBV in Emergencies. View the procurement »
2026-04-28   Tender for Consultancy Services Development of a Socio-Economic Profile for Inishowen in 2026 (Inishowen Development Par)
The Board of Inishowen Development Partnership (IDP) is seeking to commission suitably qualified consultants to carry out a thorough review of the current context for the Inishowen Peninsula – setting the scene from Census 2022 towards 2026 with a view to the future. Therefore, tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced professional organisations and/or individuals to consult on and develop an updated socio-economic profile of the peninsula. This profile will set baseline demographics of … View the procurement »
2026-04-28   Deadline 2026-06-16   Seirbhísí taighde chun tabhairt faoi ghrinnstaidéar/meastóireacht ar an Tionscnamh Píolótach Oibre Óige sa... (Údarás Na Gaeltachta_289)
Go hachomair, cuimsíonn na seirbhísí, staidéar taighde agus meastóireacht neamhspleách ar an Tionscanamh Píolótach ar Obair Óige Gaeltachta. In summary the services comprise a research study and independent evaluation of the Gaeltacht Youth Work Pilot Project. View the procurement »
2026-04-24   AC-2026-5 Provision of baseline mapping the art and technology sector across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (The Arts Council)
The Arts Council Ireland (ACI) and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) are jointly procuring a service provider to undertake a baseline mapping of the art and technology sector across the island of Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland). The purpose of this contract is to produce an evidence-based, high-level overview of the art and technology ecosystem that will inform future policy development, funding decisions, and potential further research or investment programmes by both Arts … View the procurement »
2026-04-20   ComReg T21571 Request for Tenders (RFT) for the provision of Website and mobile app review services (Commission for Communications Regulation)
ComReg T21571 Request for Tenders (RFT) for the provision of Website and mobile app review services (please refer to all Tender documentation attached to this competition notice, in order to complete this tender application) View the procurement »
2026-04-17   TII Open Research Call 2026 (Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII))
The main aim of the TII Research Programme is to enable TII to carry out its purpose “to deliver and maintain transport infrastructure and services enabling connectivity and regional development”. Research is one of the key ways that TII informs operational policy and sets standards. Emphasis is on: What is likely to be TII needs, Ensuring state-of-the art materials and techniques are used, Filling knowledge gaps where they exist, and Implementing the research conclusions and integrating the research … View the procurement »
2026-04-17   Invitation to Tender for the Future of Bakery in the UK (Bord Bia (Irish Food Board))
Bord Bia is seeking to appoint a partner agency to undertake a study into the UK bakery retail category, providing an in-depth understanding of the consumer and future opportunity areas within this space. View the procurement »
2026-04-17   Evaluation of Creative Ireland's Shared Island initiative, 2026-2028 (Department of Culture Communications Sport)
In 2022 the Creative Ireland Programme was allocated €6 million over three years (2023-25) to invest in creative initiatives under the Government’s Shared Island initiative. 2023 marked the first year of Creative Ireland’s participation in the initiative, which aims to harness the full potential of the Good Friday Agreement to enhance cooperation, connection and mutual understanding on the island and engage with all communities and traditions to build consensus around a shared future. The Shared Island … View the procurement »
2026-04-17   268/26 ATU Multi Party Framework Agreement for Provision of Market Validation, Analysis and Research Consultancy Services (Atlantic Technological University)
The Contracting Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a Multi Operator Framework Agreement for market validation, analysis and research consultancy services for medical device prototypes across clinical, commercial and regulatory planning pathways. This framework will provide the ATU's research community with a structured and efficient mechanism to access specialist market validation, analysis, and research consultancy services for medical device prototype … View the procurement »
2026-04-17   268/26 ATU Multi Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Quality and Regulation Consultancy Services for... (Atlantic Technological University)
The Contracting Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a Multi-Operator Framework Agreement for the provision of Quality and Regulatory Consultancy Services focused on medical device prototypes. These services will support device development across clinical, regulatory, and commercial planning pathways in accordance with applicable EU and international regulatory requirements. All participants on the framework when established will be required to sign a NDA. Please … View the procurement »
2026-04-16   Request for Tender for Establishment of a multi-party framework agreement for the provision of Arts and Cultural... (Dublin City Council)
*** Supply of Arts and Cultural Policy Development, and Community and Cultural Infrastructure Planning and Consultancy as required to Dublin City Council throughout the lifetime of the framework. The tenderers must have a multidisciplinary approach, to include but not limited to cultural and community policy development and planning, research, feasibility studies, communications and stakeholder engagement, governance and management, design, to support Cultural Policy and Implementation, including area … View the procurement »
2026-04-15   CDMO Services for Development and Validation of a Colorectal Cancer Screening Immunoassay (Trinity College Dublin the University of Dublin_336)
Trinity College Dublin seeks to appoint an ISO 13485 2016 accredited Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation CDMO to provide comprehensive assay optimisation, develop protocols for clinical and analytical validation, design control documentation and manufacturing development services for a proprietary colorectal cancer CRC screening immunoassay. View the procurement »
2026-03-30   Trocaire RFT - Consultancy for the provision of Research Services for Civil Society Space (Trócaire_166765)
Trócaire invites tenders for the provision of Research Services for Civil Society Space. A consultancy is proposed, building on the 2025 scoping study led by ODI and other relevant resources, to research further and make recommendations to Trócaire for deepening the organisation’s support to grassroots actors and social movements as the organisation develops its next Strategic Plan. View the procurement »
2026-03-26   Provision of Design Team Professional Services for CHI (Children's Health Ireland (CHI))
Architectural Services, Including the provision of Engineering, Mechanical, Structural, Fire-Safety, and architecturally led design team services, as required to National Children’s Hospital Ireland (NCHI) and all Children’s Health Ireland sites and offices. View the procurement »
2026-03-26   MI-CFT26-008 - Call for Tenders for the provision of Shellfish Fisheries and Survey Sampling Services under a... (Marine Institute_1141)
This is an Open Invitation to Tender where suitably qualified and resourced service providers are invited to respond for inclusion in a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement that will provide a panel of service providers that the Institute will draw from through mini competitions from April 2026 to December 2027. View the procurement »
2026-03-26   Economic services to support the setting of environmental objectives for the fourth river basin planning cycle (2028-2033) (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The development and application of a cost benefit analysis model to assess the costs of implementing measures to support water quality improvements by the Water Framework Directive (WFD) deadline of 2027 and in turn, support the setting of environmental objectives for the fourth cycle of the Water Framework Directive View the procurement »
2026-03-25   Request for Tenders for the provision of Research Services on School Governance (Department of Education and Youth)
The Review of School Leadership and System Governance Project Unit, in the Department of Education and Youth, is seeking research services in the policy planning area of School Governance. The core research services required are in the form of desk-based research and qualitative research. This research has four overarching aims: Describe the current school governance system in Ireland; identify and analyse key challenges in Ireland’s school governance system; compare and contextualise Ireland’s school … View the procurement »
2026-03-24   A Review of the State’s tax model to identify measures and reforms to incentivise investment into scaling companies... (The Department of Enterprise Tourism and Employment)
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment wishes to commission a comprehensive, independent review of the Irish Tax System to determine how it aligns with and actively supports national objectives for enterprise, growth and innovation, following which, the Department will develop proposals for priority tax policy reforms with the aim of supporting and strengthening the Finance for Scaling Ecosystem. This review will bring an understanding of both the tax incentives and disincentives for … View the procurement »
2026-03-20   AFBI03-ITT03 Working at Height Expertise and Supervision (British Trust For Ornithology)
The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) and The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) are project partners in the ACCLIMATISE project, supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). ACCLIMATISE is led by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI). Within this project, BTO is leading Work Package 2: ‘Transboundary Conservation Strategies and Sustainable Management of Marine Predators’. RSPB and BTO are co-leading the ornithological work within the … View the procurement »
2026-03-20   The delivery of the Digital for Business programmes as a consultancy services. (Donegal County Council_1193)
Provision of a Multi Party Framework of Consultants for Local Enterprise Office Donegal to deliver Digital for Business Programmes. View the procurement »
2026-03-20   The delivery of the Green for Business programmes as a consultancy services. (Donegal County Council_1193)
Provision of a Multi Party Framework of Consultants for Local Enterprise Office Donegal to deliver Green for Business Programmes. View the procurement »
2026-03-20   The delivery of the Lean for Business programmes as a consultancy services. (Donegal County Council_1193)
Provision of a Multi Party Framework of Consultants for Local Enterprise Office Donegal to deliver Lean for Business Programmes. View the procurement »
2026-03-20   Provision of research and evaluation services for the delivery of the Creative Climate Action Fund III (2026-2029)... (Department of Culture Communications Sport)
Creative Ireland is holding an open grant call for funding of approximately 10-15 Creative Climate Action projects lasting three years (36-month period) from 2026 to 2029. The successful grantees will likely include institutions and organisations with capacity to deliver large-scale projects, such as national cultural, climate and community organisations, NGOs, businesses, local authorities, networks and academic institutions working in the intersection of climate action, adaptation and creativity. There … View the procurement »
2026-03-16   ComReg T21483 Request for Tenders (RFT) for the provision of Financial Data in relation to the Data Act (Commission for Communications Regulation)
ComReg T21483 Request for Tenders (RFT) for the provision of Financial Data in relation to the Data Act ( Please refer to all Tender documentation attached to this competition notice, in order to complete tender application) View the procurement »
2026-03-13   The Provision of Energy Expert Regulatory Support for Decarbonisation [619] (Commission for Regulation of Utilities)
The Decarbonisation Division is seeking energy expert support in the area of Decarbonisation, largely consisting of economic support however some technical support will be required also. The CRU requires that the tenderer will manage all aspects of the contract or subcontract certain aspects if required. Although the teams cover different areas, there is significant complementarity in the work required to be carried out by the teams which require consultancy support. For example, connections workstream … View the procurement »
2026-03-13   Invitation to Tender for Auditing Services and Data Processing Services for the Pilot combinable Crop Assurance Scheme. (Bord Bia (Irish Food Board))
Bord Bia is developing a Combinable Crop Assurance Scheme, which will operate as a three year pilot programme. To support the delivery of this pilot, Bord Bia’s Origin Green and Quality Assurance Division (OGQA) is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified service providers for the provision of external auditing and related administration services. View the procurement »
2026-03-13   Implementation of the Water Framework Directive - Policy Coherence, Managing Trade-Offs, Financing and Capacity (Tipperary County Council)
The objective of this research is to support the Forum to develop policy advice on the implementation of the 3rd cycle RBMP and development of the 4th plan. Learnings from the research are expected to inform Forum members about the existing obstacles in implementing the WFD in Ireland and to make recommendations about what can be strengthened going into the 4th cycle. In 2021, the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) assessed water governance in Ireland using the OECD Water Governance Indicator … View the procurement »
2026-03-11   Ireland4LIFE EU funding expert to support project implementation, proposal writing and evaluations. (Department of Climate Energy and the Environment)
The Irish NCP for the EU LIFE programme in the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment propose to engage EU funding experts to deliver high-quality support to the NCP team and potential applicants. The consultant will provide practical, on-the-job training to the NCP team while simultaneously offering direct assistance to stakeholders including reviews of potential applicants’ proposals. A key deliverable in the Ireland4LIFE project is to recruit EU funding experts for the duration of the … View the procurement »
2026-03-10   Literature Review on Inclusive Pedagogy to inform development of the NCSE Quality Practice Framework (National Council for Special Education)
The NCSE want to establish what good teaching and learning looks like in an inclusive context. The literature review will provide a comprehensive analysis of existing literature featuring evidence of quality teaching and learning pedagogies. View the procurement »
2026-03-09   Evaluating the existing response to the diverse therapeutic needs of children and young people in care, including... (National College of Ireland_271)
Research study evaluating the therapeutic needs of children and young people in care, including the use, impact, and cost of specialist assessments, and the implications for the development of therapy services. View the procurement »
2026-03-09   Climate Change Capacity Building - Scoping Study (Donegal Local Development Company Ltd)
DLDC is seeking tenders from competent consultancy providers to carry out a scoping study with key stakeholders in Co.Donegal. The study will be restricted to community organisations located in the DLDC catchment area, which excludes Inishowen, Gaeltacht and Islands. The main purpose of the study is to identify the need for capacity building in local communities in the areas of environmental sustainability, climate action and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Key deliverables will include a … View the procurement »