Procurements: Research and experimental development services (page 4)

2020-06-24 Innovating for Soft Plastic in a Circular Economy (Environmental Protection Agency)
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) falls under the category of pre-commercial procurement (PCP). The Environmental Protection Agency is leading a challenge under Enterprise Ireland’s SBIR Ireland programme to seek solutions to reduce the amount of single-use plastic packaging used in school meals and to reduce the carbon footprint of schools by cutting plastic packaging waste generation. Currently, meals are provided packaged in a range of containers and soft-plastic wrappers that are disposed of … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Radical Innovations Group AB

2020-05-22 The Evaluation of Training and Development Programmes Delivered by Local Enterprise Offices (LEO’s) Nationwide (Enterprise Ireland)
Enterprise Ireland intends to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a framework agreement for the provision of evaluation services to undertake expert evaluations of training and other development programmes delivered by the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs). In addition to the initial contract, the framework agreement may also be used for evaluations of other programmes as required by the Enterprise Ireland LEO Centre of Excellence and/or the LEO Network. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Eustace Patterson Ltd Frontline Consultants Ltd Strategic Innovation Partners Ltd t/a GM...

2020-05-12 Supply of Vessel Services to the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute wishes to put a non-exclusive framework agreement in place, for the supply of vessel services. Successful applicants will be placed on a panel that the Marine Institute will draw from over the next 4-year period to provide such services. Vessel requirements will be identified for specific jobs and a mini-competition process will be used to award relevant work. View the procurement »

2020-05-06 Covid-19 Research Programme (Tourism Ireland CLG)
Tourism Ireland is seeking a service provider capable of providing quantitative and qualitative research about Covid-19’s impact on travel to the island of Ireland. Tourism Ireland needs to navigate through each phase of the crisis and in order to support us to do this, we need effective and timely evidence on which to base our decisions. We are looking for a service provider with the ability to complete the primary research we need in our source markets — both quantitative and qualitative. The … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Red C Research And Marketing Ltd

2020-05-05 Request for Tenders for the provision of Specialist Education Services for ETBI (Education and Training Boards Ireland)
In summary, the services comprise: the provision of a specialist education services to deliver services on behalf of ETBI for the benefit of the ETB sector. QQI has developed a suite of quality assurance guidelines in conjunction with stakeholders to be used by providers designing programmes, establishing and reviewing their quality assurance policies and procedures. These guidelines communicate the expectations and the quality of provision, assessment and the teaching and learning experience in the … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Colaiste De Danann t/a Cenit College

2020-04-27 Contract Research Organisation (CRO) Services to Undertake a Dietary Study (University College Cork (UCC))
As per RFT. View the procurement »

2020-04-20 An End of Year Three Evaluation of the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) (Department of Children and Youth Affairs)
The Department of Children and Youth Affairs seeking proposals from tenderers to undertake an end of year three evaluation of the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM). The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) was launched in June 2016 to enable the full inclusion and meaningful participation of children with disabilities in the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme. The goal of AIM is to empower early years settings to deliver an inclusive pre-school experience, ensuring that every eligible child … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: University of Derby

2020-02-25 2020/02 — RFT for the Provision of Strategic Consultancy Services Relating to Youth Initiatives and Interventions,... (Louth and Meath Education and Training Board)
LMETB invites submission to this request for tender for the provision of strategic consultancy services relating to youth initiatives and interventions, cross border projects and centres of excellence including a proposed advanced manufacturing centre. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Denis Rowan and Associates

2020-02-24 Research on the Impact of the Introduction of the Framework for Junior Cycle (National Council for Curriculum and Assessment)
The NCCA seeks research services to undertake a multi faceted, multi dimensional study of the impact of the changes made as a result of the introduction of the framework for junior cycle - longitudinal study. View the procurement »

2020-01-24 To Develop a National Communications Campaign aimed at Men Aged 45 + Living in Disadvantaged Communities to... (Sport Ireland)
Sport Ireland is seeking to develop a national communications campaign aimed at men aged 45 + living in disadvantaged communities to participate in sport and physical activity. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Teneo Strategy Ireland Ltd

2020-01-23 2020/02 RFT RFT for the Provision of Strategic Consultancy Services relating to Youth Initiatives and Interventions,... (Louth and Meath Education and Training Board)
LMETB invite submissions for the provision of strategic consultancy services relating to youth initiatives and interventions, cross border projects and centres of excellence including a proposed advanced manufacturing centre. View the procurement »

2019-12-20 Digital Aerial Waterbird Surveys of Donegal Bay (BirdWatch Ireland)
As part of the Marine Birds Work Package of the Interreg VA MarPAMM project, BirdWatch Ireland is seeking tenders for the completion of digital aerial waterbird surveys of Donegal Bay, with 2 surveys required, 1 in February to mid-March 2020 and a second in the period September 2020-March 2021. Precise timings of surveys within these time periods to be determined. Data and imagery will be acquired using digital aerial survey. Deliverables include raw data, imagery, GIS files and, where appropriate, … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: HiDef Aerial Surveying Ltd

2019-12-17 UCD RFT for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Sample Handler to include Processor and Sample Banking/Archiving (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
Tenders are sought for the supply and installation of a single main random-access type sample handling/processing platform for the viral serology laboratory which currently receives approximately 168 000 samples and performs 735 200 tests per year. The majority of samples received are blood samples which are investigated using serological methods on immunoassay platforms. This sample handler/processor is expected to process approximately 90-99 % of the workload of primary sample tubes received in VSER … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Beckman Coulter Diagnostics Ltd

2019-11-11 Provision of Accelerator Programme for Aquaculture Companies in Ireland (Bord Iascaigh Mhara — Irish Sea Fisheries Board (BIM))
This is a contract for the the communication and implementation of a continuous program of development involving workshops, high visibility events, info sessions and structured engagement with the aquaculture community, research and university sectors to dovetail all other initiatives and programs. The obvious focus will be to capture, evaluate and develop concepts, ideas and proven technology to ensure its support and development to commercial viability and potential success. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Hatch Aquaculture Accelerator 1.0 Ltd

2019-11-04 The Evaluation of Enterprise Ireland’s Client Management Development Programmes (Enterprise Ireland)
The evaluation of Enterprise Ireland’s client management development programmes. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Frontline Consultants

2019-11-01 BDB066C — RFT for a Point of Care Tool for the HSE National Health Library and Knowledge Services (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
Tenders are sought for a national licence for access to a point of care reference tool for primary and speciality health care for clinicians and health care professionals in the Republic of Ireland. The point of care tool will be accessible nationally by anyone living in the Republic of Ireland with access to an Internet enabled device. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: BMJ Publishing Group Limited

2019-10-22 BDB067C- RFT for a Research Intelligence Database(s) and Related Research Analytics Service for Teagasc (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
Request for a Research Intelligence Database(s) and related research analytics service. The objectives of this tender are: 1) To provide a database, or range of databases, which will provide access to information on publications and citations in the wide range of topics which are the focus of the Teagasc research programme. We require the database to provide citation data and a range of bibliometric indicators. We require information on, and analysis of, the impact of journals; 2) To provide a … View the procurement »

2019-10-11 Research Framework Agreements (Fáilte Ireland-National Tourism Development Authority)
Fáilte Ireland is seeking to establish three framework agreements for the provision of research services. The successful tenderer will comprise a multi-disciplinary team which can comprehensively provide all the inputs and expertise necessary to deliver the requirements to the highest quality. Please note that this qualification questionnaire is for all 3 lots. The tender is being issued for a framework for the Consumer Planning and Insights (CP&I) department in Failte Ireland. The 3 lots that will … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Behaviour and Attitudes Ipsos MRBI / MRBI Market Research Ltd Jump! Millward Brown

2019-10-08 SD_Extension of Phase 2 SBIR Gully Monitoring Challenge (Dublin City Council)
Dublin City Council (DCC) announces its intention to extend Phase 2 of the SBIR Gully Monitoring Challenge in partnership with Enterprise Ireland. Phase 2B will introduce a bridging fund of 30 000 EUR inc.VAT(per company) for two companies that have participated in Phase 2 of the challenge. Over the next 18 months the funding will provide the companies with the 'support for initial tooling and interface development' which will be instrumental for the sustainability and future scalability of the solutions … View the procurement »

2019-09-19 The Provision of Research and Advisory Services (Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection)
The research and advisory service is required to provide the Department with access to the insights, guidance and best practices to help deliver results on the initiatives that support the IT strategy. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Gartner

2019-09-18 Request for Tenders for Transportation Demand Management Study (Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport)
Request for tenders for the provision of a study to identify and review the drivers and potential management measures for vehicle movements in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: SYSTRA Ltd

2019-09-09 Marine Geoscience Contract Services to Support Programme and Project Activity Undertaken by the Marine and Coastal... (Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment)
Marine Geoscience contract services to support programme and project activity undertaken by the Marine and Coastal Unit of Geological Survey Ireland, a line division of DCCAE, including (but not limited to) the programmes set out and described in Appendix 1 of this document. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Felim O'Toole Janine Guinan

2019-08-23 LSS681F — NUI Galway — Multi Supplier Framework for the Provision of Sanger DNA Sequencing Services (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
The objective is to appoint a multi-party framework agreement for NUI Galway, for the provision of services for Sanger DNA sequencing for common plasmids and PCR products in tubes and plate formats, with option of custom primer or including premixed own primer. Sanger DNA sequencing services are a key component of much research and teaching being conducted across NUI Galway by various departments including biochemistry, biomedical, bacteriology, microbiology and natural sciences. Occasionally, low-spend … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Eurofins Genomics LGC Source BioScience UK Ltd

2019-08-23 LEE714C — WIT — Supply of a Benchtop Scanning Electron Microscope (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
Waterford institute of technology (WIT) is seeking to purchase a benchtop scanning electron microscope to support research and industry engagement at the Pharmaceutical and Molecular Biotechnology Research Centre (PMBRC) at WIT. A benchtop scanning electron microscope with a low equipment footprint, capable of high resolution magnifications of at least 100 000 X. Capable of holding samples of at least 25 mm in size. The SEM must include an Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometer (EDS or EDX) analysis … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Hitachi High Technologies Europe GmbH

2019-08-22 Greencastle Breakwater Project (Donegal County Council)
Donegal County Council invites tenders for the appointment of a marine engineering consultant to review existing documents, plans and infrastructure, to confirm fit-for-purpose of design and partially completed works, and develop a plan for action to resume the works and take through to completion the Greencastle harbour breakwater structure. View the procurement »

2019-08-15 Request for Tenders for the Provision of Research Support and Advice to the Expert Group convened by the Minister... (Department of Children and Youth Affairs)
The Department of Children and Youth Affairs is in the process of convening an expert group to develop a new funding model for Early learning and care (ELC) and School-age childcare (SAC) in Ireland. The successful tenderer will be awarded a term contract to undertake work to inform the expert group. This will involve: — producing a series of working papers, — managing and reporting on stakeholder engagement, and — providing advice and assistance to the expert group, as required. The successful tenderer … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Frontier Economics

2019-07-29 EPA — Analysis of Water Samples for The Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
Request-for-Tenders dated 29.7.2019 to establish a multi supplier framework agreement for the provision of the analysis of water samples for the Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). View the procurement »

2019-07-09 To Establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Research and Survey Services (Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg),)
The Commission for Communications Regulation (‘ComReg’) invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators (‘Tenderers’) for appointment to a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of the services as described in this Request for Tenders (‘RFT’) (the ‘Services’). In summary, the services comprise of the provision of assistance to ComReg, if required, in relation to services details in lot 1 and lot 2. The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) is the statutory body responsible … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Behaviour and Attitudes Marketing Research Frontier Economics Ltd Ipsos MRBI/MRBI Market Research Ltd Perceptive Insight Market Research Ltd Red C Research And Marketing Ltd

2019-07-05 Request for Tenders for the Provision of Equine Teaching Services for the University of Limerick (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
The supplier will provide lectures and laboratory sessions to first and third year equine science students in autumn and spring semesters. The lectures are current and research-focused lectures on equine infectious and non-infectious disease, environmental physiology and advanced topics in respiratory physiology. Lectures are to be delivered by scientists with a detailed overview of international industry and research trends and with an active and current interest in cutting-edge equine research. The … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Irish Equine Foundation Ltd

2019-06-27 Long Range Omni-Directional Scientific Fisheries Sonar (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute, a semi state body, wishes to invite tenders for the supply of a Long Range Omni Directional Scientific Fisheries Sonar for the Institute’s planned new replacement vessel for the RV Celtic Voyager. A detailed technical description is available in the attached invitation to tender document. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Barry Electronics Ltd

2019-05-30 Glider Platforms and Associated Sensors (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute wishes to put a contract in place for the supply of autonomous underwater gliders and associated sensors/equipment for the Irish Glider Programme under a single supplier framework to run from August 2019 to August 2023. This tender is in 1 lot: The aim is to procure up to 2 Glider AUV Platforms including associated sensors/equipment for the Irish Glider Programme in 2019. Additional gliders, servicing, associated sensors/equipment and parts may be purchased throughout the 4-year … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Teledyne Webb Research, a Business Unit...

2019-05-30 Supply of pCO2 and pH Sensors (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute wishes to put a contract in place for the supply of weather and seawater properties monitoring instrumentation for the Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network under a single supplier framework to run from August 2019 to August 2023. This tender is divided into 2 lots. Tenderers are invited to bid for one or more lots. Each lot will be independently evaluated. — Lot 1: Ocean Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide (pCO2) Sensors, — Lot 2: Ocean Potential for Hydrogen (pH) Sensors. A … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Planet Ocean Ltd

2019-05-17 Request for Tenders for the Provision of Mediation Services for the Houses of the Oireachtas Service (Houses of the Oireachtas Service)
The Contracting Authority has adopted a dignity and respect statement of principles and policy which adopts common standards throughout the parliament to promote the maintenance of a respectful workplace and a positive working environment. The purpose of these principles is to encourage best practice and a safe and harmonious workplace, free of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment and to provide a mechanism for managing any complaints arising under the policy. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: OAK Conflict Dynamics Ltd

2019-05-17 Coastal Erosion and Flood Risk Assessment at Coastal Areas in Glenties Municipal District, Co Donegal (Donegal County Council)
A study and report is required to assess coastal erosion and flood risk at selected coastal areas to examine the current processes effecting the coastline and to advise on appropriate measures to address these issues. The report and various work tasks are to be structured in accordance with the “OPW guidelines for coastal erosion risk management measures and funding applications under the minor works scheme" and also to include flood risk assessment and management measures. A full breakdown of the … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Rps

2019-05-14 Market Research Services (daa plc)
The Contracting Authority wishes to put in place a Framework Agreement of suitably qualified service provider/s (hereafter referred to as the contractor) for the provision of market research services at cork/dublin airport to act on behalf of the Contracting Authority in carrying out these services. Requirements will be broken down into 3 lots, detailed as follows: Lot 1: Single Party Framework Agreement: passenger tracking and mobility research (Dublin) and passenger tracking and ACI ASQ (Cork); Lot 2: … View the procurement »

2019-05-08 Economic Research and Advisory Services on Ireland’s Maritime Industry and Related Sectors (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute, a semi State body, wishes to invite tenders for the supply of economic research and advisory services relating to the Irish maritime industry, for a period of 3 years from July 2019 to June 2022, with the option to extend for an additional 24 month period by mutual agreement, for the Marine Institute’s Irish Maritime Development Office, Dublin 2. The primary purpose of this tender is to provide economic research and advisory services relating to the Irish Maritime Sector in 1 lot. … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Pure Marine Gen Ltd

2019-05-08 Sport and Physical Activity Logic Model (Sport Ireland)
Sport Ireland is seeking to develop a public awareness campaign to engage with and also to encourage more men (40 +) in identified disadvantaged areas to participate in sport and physical activity. View the procurement »

2019-05-02 Supply of Weather and Seawater Instrumentation for the Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network (Marine Institute)
The primary purpose of this tender is to purchase the following 3 types of sensors: 1) Seawater Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) Sensors; 2) Disdrometer (size of rain drops) Sensor; 3) Short and Long Wave Irradiance Sensors. The Marine Institute wishes to put a contract in place for the supply of Weather and Seawater Instrumentation for the Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network under a Single Supplier Framework to run from August 2019 to August 2023. This tender is divided into 3 lots. … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: TechWorks Marine

2019-04-18 Metocean Buoy Platforms (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute wishes to put a contract in place for Supply of Metocean Buoy Platforms for the Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network under a single supplier framework to run from August 2019 to August 2023. A detailed technical description is available in the attached ITT documentation. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: JFC Manufacturing Co Ltd

2019-04-18 ADCPs and Sub-surface Floatations (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute, a semi state body, wishes to invite tenders for the Supply of Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP’s) and Subsurface Floatation for the Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network ancillary projects under a single supplier framework to run from August 2019 to August 2023. A full technical description is available in the attached ITT documentation. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Saderet Ltd

2019-04-17 Construction of Research Vessel (Marine Institute)
The Institute wishes to engage a suitably qualified and experienced shipyard to build, construct, outfit, test and deliver a research vessel (approx. 50-55 m length). The vessel will be designed and built to meet the requirement of the ICES cooperative research report No 209 in terms of vessel underwater radiated noise. The vessel is to be a multipurpose research vessel to meet the survey requirements of the Institute including (but not limited to) offshore fisheries surveys (demersal and pelagic … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Astilleros Armon Vigo, S.A.

2019-04-11 Sample Preparation and Management of Distribution for EPA Intercalibration Scheme (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wishes to subcontract the water sample preparation and distribution elements of the EPA Intercalibration or Proficiency Testing Scheme. The office conducting the tender is the Office of Radiation Protection and Environmental Monitoring (ORM). View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: TE Laboratories Ltd

2019-03-21 Commercially Focussed Seafood R and D (Bord Iascaigh Mhara — Irish Sea Fisheries Board (BIM))
The aim of this initiative is to harness near-market research outputs and capabilities (TRL 6+) and to work closely with research groups and SMEs to test, scale and integrate viable technologies under commercial conditions. BIM staff are closely connected to the day-to-day activities in processing facilities, aquaculture sites and on-vessel and understand the current baseline capabilities across the entire value chain. Using innovation framework tools and design thinking methodology, R and D projects are … View the procurement »

2019-03-13 Husbandry Services at Lehanagh Pool (Marine Institute)
At present a requirement exists for husbandry services for a 4 year period to be provided at the Marine Institute’s Marine Research site in County Galway. The Marine Institute requires a husbandry services contract to provide the following services: stock husbandry, recordkeeping, and contract management. There may be periods during the 48-month contract when there are no fin fish stocks on site and the services may not be required or reduced. No monthly payment will be made to the contractor when … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Clear Seas Aqua Ltd

2019-02-14 Provision of Consumer Research Services (National Transport Authority)
The Authority wishes to invite tenders under an open procedure with the objective of engaging consumer research services. The objective of the consumer research is to provide data and analysis on various elements of the Authority’s and its service provider’s activities, including both transport services and infrastructure. It is intended that a primary focus of the research undertaken will be to measure and track a range of defined indicators of people’s use of, and satisfaction with, various elements of … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Behaviour and Attitudes Marketing Research

2019-02-11 Reprocessing of Long-Offset Regional Seismic Data Offshore Ireland (Pipco RSG CLG)
The Petroleum Infrastructure Programme (PIP) wishes to produce new PSDM products from a portion of the 2D regional seismic survey which was acquired across Ireland’s Atlantic Frontier Basins in 2013/2014. A maximum total of 16 807 full fold km (17 124 line km after segment merge) in 63 lines of long offset 2D is available for re-processing. The target of the re-processing is to focus on lower frequencies and deeper syn-rift imaging to help to understand basin geometry. A minimum of 5 000 km will be … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: WesterGeco Ltd

2019-01-16 To Conduct an Annual Survey of Landlords, Tenants and Agents for the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) (Residential Tenancies Board)
The RTB is proposing to carry out annual surveys of the rental sector in Ireland. The surveys will help to develop a detailed and up to date profile of the sector that can be used by the RTB and other key stakeholders as an input to policy making and to inform the management and regulation of the sector. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Amarach Research

2019-01-02 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Marine Port Engineering Consultancy Services at Rosslare Europort (Iarnrod Eireann — Irish Rail)
Iarnród Éireann are seeking to establish a single lot, multi-party framework agreement of up to 5 multi-disciplinary consultants capable of delivering Iarnród Éireann’s marine and port engineering consultancy services over the next 3 or 4 years. The marine and port engineering framework agreement shall facilitate the provision of the following services for Rosslare Europort: — port infrastructure planning and design, — RORO terminal planning and design, — coastal and marine civil engineering design, — … View the procurement »

2018-12-17 Request for Information - Market Stakeholder Engagement (Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment)
Interested stakeholders are requested to register their interest to be involved in this market engagement exercise. View the procurement »

2018-12-13 Improving the Care of Patients — Gestational Diabetes and Diabetic Foot (Health Service Executive (HSE))
The Challenge Background Diabetes is a serious global public health issue which has been described as the most challenging health problem in the 21st century. Between 1998 and 2015, there was a significant increase in the prevalence of doctor diagnosed diabetes among adults in Ireland (increasing from 2.2 % in 1998 to 5.2 % in 2015). The prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes in Ireland ranges from 0.9 – 2.8 % of the population. People with diabetes are at serious risk of developing microvascular … View the procurement »