Recent procurements of research and development services and related consultancy services in Ireland
2026-04-28Deadline 2026-05-27Tender 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 …
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2026-04-24Deadline 2026-05-19AC-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 …
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2026-04-17Deadline 2026-06-04TII 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 …
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2026-04-17Deadline 2026-05-25Evaluation 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 …
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2026-04-17Deadline 2026-05-18268/26 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 …
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2026-04-17Deadline 2026-05-18268/26 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 …
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2026-04-16Deadline 2026-05-19Request 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 …
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2026-03-30Trocaire 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.
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2026-03-25Request 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 …
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2026-03-20AFBI03-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 …
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2026-03-13The 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 …
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2026-03-13Implementation 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 …
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2026-03-11Ireland4LIFE 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 …
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2026-03-09Climate 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 …
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2026-03-09Evaluation of an Alcohol Early Intervention Service for National Health and Wellbeing (Health Service Executive (HSE))
In 2024, the HSE piloted a new alcohol extended brief intervention service – SAOR( Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol) EBI - in North Dublin. A process evaluation was conducted and finalised in Q4 2024. SAOR EBI is an evolution of the SAOR Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol Initiative. SAOR EBI continues to be delivered in North Dublin and now is now being scaled up two new sites across the HSE regions Dublin South East and South West. The HSE is seeking to contract a suitably …
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2026-03-06Deadline 2026-05-15Framework Agreement for the Provision of Inspector Services [544A] (Commission for Regulation of Utilities)
Section 47 of the 1999 Act, which refers to section 45 of the Electricity Supply Act 1927, gives the Contracting Authority legal powers to decide to grant or refuse to grant a special order on the application of ESB, or of a holder of an authorisation to construct or reconstruct a generating station for the purpose of supply to final customers, or to construct an interconnector, or of a person who has applied for such an authorisation, in certain circumstances. Section 45 of the Electricity Supply Act …
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2026-03-06Deadline 2026-05-15The Provision of Secretariat Services [544B] (Commission for Regulation of Utilities)
Section 47 of the 1999 Act, which refers to section 45 of the Electricity Supply Act 1927, gives the Contracting Authority legal powers to decide to grant or refuse to grant a special order on the application of ESB, or of a holder of an authorisation to construct or reconstruct a generating station for the purpose of supply to final customers, or to construct an interconnector, or of a person who has applied for such an authorisation, in certain circumstances. Section 45 of the Electricity Supply Act …
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2026-03-03Researcher to produce a written history of the Department of Justice between 1918 and 1968 For Department of... (Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland)
The objective of this project will be for the appointed researcher to produce a comprehensive written history of the Department’s first 50 years in existence, based on a full and thorough examination of the primary source evidence available in the Department’s files and other sources as identified. While there is scope for the individual researcher to shape the overall direction and narrative of the project, efforts should be made to trace the key developments within the Department during this period, to …
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2026-02-27Integrated Design Team for Dunleer Energising the Community RRDF (Louth County Council_381)
LCC seeks to appoint a suitably qualified, competent and experienced, multi-disciplinary Integrated Design Team (IDT) to provide and lead a team including; urban designers, town planners, landscape architects, architects, archaeologist, civil/structural engineers, etc., to prepare the necessary designs, planning documentation, and fulfill the role of Project Supervisor for the Design Process (PSDP) to bring a number of proposed projects within the Dunleer Town Area to planning consent.
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2026-02-27Single Party Framework Agreement relating to The Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Life Sciences Equipment for... (Cork Education and Training Board)
The Cork Education and Training Board proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a single party framework agreement for The Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Life Sciences Equipment. Delivery is initially to the CCFET Life Sciences Centre, Carrigaline, Cork as required. The specifications identified within the tender are for one (1) Filter Integrity Test Instrument, one (1) Ready to Process Wave Bioreactor and two (2) Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) System, intended for use …
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2026-02-26Annual Total Cost of Development Study (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The Annual Total Development Cost Study for 2026 will build on the 2025 Insights into Total Development Costs Study, and will be similarly formatted to the 2024 and 2025 reports. The 2026 study will provide comprehensive analysis of the total cost of residential development across various locations in Ireland, updated with Q1 2026 construction costs. It will focus on five regional areas provisionally: Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and the North West, and five typologies (See methodology) based on the …
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2026-02-23Bainisteoir Beag - digital development (Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership (CA))
Kilkenny Recreation and Sports Partnership (KRSP) was established in 2004 following a successful bid to Sport Ireland. The key aims of the Local Sports Partnership is to increase participation in sport through coordination, ensuring that local resources are used to best effect. The KRSP vision for Kilkenny is an active vibrant community, vitalised by sports and recreation opportunities that are accessible to all. KRSP aims to work collaboratively with others to empower people and communities across …
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2026-02-20Galway City Council - Provision of Marine Consultancy Services, with PSDP For assessment and improvement works to... (Galway City Council)
Provision of Marine Consultancy Services, with PSDP for assessment and improvement works to the Lough Corrib Navigation Infrastructure. GCC requires the service of a Marine Civil Engineering Consultancy. GCC wishes to appoint consultants with expertise in civil marine engineering within inland waterway and riverine navigation settings to prepare an IALA compliant design for Project A listed below and also to develop a long term masterplan for the navigation system on Lough Corrib including a GIS database …
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2026-02-17Research Services for National Human Resources - Disabilities Workforce and Resourcing unit. (Health Service Executive (HSE))
HSE National Human Resources - Disabilities Workforce and Resourcing unit wishes to invite suitably qualified parties to a tender process to conduct an evidence based research project within Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT’s). The research shall be principally designed to generate evidence based data specifically related to retention attributes within CDNT’s. To make recommendations in terms of short, medium and long term workforce planning action plans as it relates to staff retention (Note 1. …
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2026-02-10Provision of a Database of Irish Market Vehicles Information through an API interface (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland)
In summary, the Services comprise: The provision of easy to access to up-to-date, accurate data on every new vehicle make, model, and trim available for sale in Ireland. A database of Irish market vehicles information through an API interface. Information of vehicles of categories M1 and N1 are essential. Desirable but not essential are category vehicles, L category, N2 and HGVs. For further information please see Request for Tender at www.etenders.gov.ie.
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