Recent procurements of research services in Ireland
2023-10-20The Provision of Research and Outreach Services for the Biodiversity Forum (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
Ireland’s National Biodiversity Forum is convened by the Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform and comprises 15-20 members including representatives of landowners, farmers, industry, natural heritage and environmental NGOs, Universities and Institutes of Technology, local authorities and representatives from Northern Ireland. Its functions are to: • provide independent monitoring of progress in the on-going implementation of the National Biodiversity Plan (NBAP), highlighting progress and …
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2023-10-13Provision of Education services for the Marine Institute’s Primary School Education Programme (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of services which relate to the Marine Institute funded Explorers Education Programme™, for a period of five years. The Marine Institute funds the Explorers Education Programme™ the aim of which is to develop ocean literacy amongst primary school children, teachers and educators in Ireland, enabling them to understand the oceans influence on us and our influence on the ocean through formal, informal …
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2023-09-20EMCDDA - Research Support (The Health Research Board)
The Health Research Board (HRB) is the lead agency in Ireland supporting and funding health research. We provide funding, maintain health information systems and conduct research linked to national health priorities. Our aim is to improve people's health, build health research capacity and make a significant contribution to Ireland's knowledge economy. The HRB is the Irish National Focal Point to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA). The National Focal Point uses contract …
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2023-09-12HRB 2023 EMCDDA Research services to report drug prevalence, health correlates of drug use, consequences of drug use... (The Health Research Board)
The Health Research Board (HRB) is a statutory agency under the aegis of the Department of Health. As the lead agency in Ireland responsible for supporting and funding health research, generating health information and promoting the use of evidence in policy and practice, we are motivated and inspired by our vision – for better health through excellent research, data and evidence. The HRB’s mission is to support research that improves people's health, promotes evidence-informed care and creates solutions …
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2023-09-08UCDOPP5359 For mediation services (University College Dublin UCD)
UCD Equality Diversity and Inclusion Unit (“the EDI Unit”), acting for and on behalf of University College Dublin (“UCD”) wishes to engage a panel of Service Providers to provide mediation services to UCD, involving both UCD employee and student populations, on a draw down basis, to support them in managing grievances and complaints of bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct.
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2023-08-23FHU Molecular Services (Marine Institute_1141)
Tenders are invited for the provision of laboratory services consisting of two related requirements; diagnostic molecular testing for established programmes, alongside development and implementation of novel molecular methods in the area of finfish, crustacean and molluscan health. A detailed technical description is available in the attached tender documents.
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2023-08-15Single Party Framework Agreement for the provision and management of Work-Related Illness Reporting Scheme for the HSA (Health and Safety Authority)
The HSA intends to establish a single party framework agreement for the provision and management of Work-Related Illness Reporting Scheme. An initial contract will be awarded on the establishment of the framework to develop and manage a secure work-related illness solution to enable the collection, analysis and reporting of work-related illness data from relevant occupational medical/ healthcare practitioners with the appropriate expertise in work-related illness in the Republic of Ireland. The initial …
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2023-08-10The establishment of a single-party framework agreement for the provision of laboratory services to the Irish... (The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board)
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) is a company limited by guarantee, responsible for the regulation of both flat and National Hunt racing, including Point-to-Point racing, in Ireland. The IHRB is solely and independently responsible for making and enforcing the Rules of Racing in Ireland under the Horse Racing Ireland Act 2016 including making all decisions in relation to equine anti-doping forensic services for horse racing. The IHRB is now seeking expressions of interest from suitably …
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2023-08-09Deepwater Multibeam Echosounder (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute requests tender for a new Deepwater Multibeam Echosounder with operational capability to a minimum of 3000m for the RV Tom Crean. A detailed technical description is available in the attached tender documents.
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2023-08-04Catch Sampling Services (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the ”Services”). In summary, the Services comprise: of Catch Sampling Services, focusing on the sampling of commercial fisheries aboard commercial fishing vessels as described in the Irish National Work Plan for the DCF EUMAP
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2023-07-03Conduct of Research into Preferred Learning Solutions of Employees in the International Financial Services Sector in Ireland (IFS Skillnet)
The IFS Skillnet (the Network) is holding this competition with the objective of awarding a single-party Framework Agreement for the conduct of research into preferred learning solutions of employees in the International Financial Services Sector in Ireland and production of a comprehensive report. Please refer to the RFT documentation for more information regarding this competition and the requirements of the Network. Also, please note that the estimated value set out in this notice refers to the …
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2023-06-30LA2601C - RFT for the Provision of Calibration Services of Temperature Mapping for the Department of Agriculture,... (Education Procurement Service EPS)
Tenders are sought for the calibration services of temperature mapping for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine laboratory sites at Backweston Campus in Celbridge, Co. Kildare and regional locations in Athlone, Cork, Kilkenny, Limerick and Sligo. DAFM laboratories require temperature mapping of a variety of their temperature-controlled laboratory equipment, with a range of temperatures, at specified frequencies throughout the duration covered by this tender, according to the specifications …
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2023-05-31ADCP Instruments for deep water observations (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute requires ADCP sensors that are able to survive unattended and provide accurate and precise data for minimum periods of 18 months operation in open Atlantic Ocean conditions. A single supplier framework agreement will be awarded for a 4-year period to the successful tenderer. A detailed technical description is available in the attached tender documents.
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2023-05-19Provision of services for DNA extraction and genotyping of Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for DNA extraction and genotyping of Atlantic herring individuals (Clupea harengus) with a Thermofisher Axiom Genotyping Array (384 format) or equivalent.
The core requirement is the processing and analyses of herring samples from surveys, commercial catches and spawning/baseline samples. Based on previous years it is expected that c. 2016 individual herring will be sampled in total each year.
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2023-05-10Economic Administrative Services to support the The Irish Maritime Development Office ’s Economics Advisory team (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of the services as described in this request for tender.
In summary, the Services comprise:
Economic Administrative Services to support the IMDO’s Economics Advisory team. The service provider will deliver the following outputs:
Sourcing, management and preliminary preparation and analysis of economic data to meet the requirements of the higher level analysis being carried out by the Economics …
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2023-04-19Marine Survey Services Framework (EirGrid plc)
EirGrid has a requirement for the provision of a range of specialised offshore surveys, studies and reports from strategic partners. These services will cover all of EirGrid’s Offshore Wind and HVDC/AC Interconnection requirements for the immediate future.
EirGrid is initiating an offshore infrastructure programme of work in response to the Government’s Policy Statement on the Framework for Phase Two Offshore Wind, published March 23.
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2023-04-19NMI/2023/15 Provision of Visitor Audience Survey Services (National Museum of Ireland)
The objective of this invitation is to secure the services of a company or agency to deliver the National Museum of Ireland’s ongoing and developing audience research programme as part of the Visitor Transformation Project. We require a range of data and insights about our visitors and audience to assist in the delivery of our new Strategic Plan and Capital Development Programme. NMI is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to deliver onsite and digital research with experience in the arts and cultural …
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2023-03-21Library Subscription Services (Central Bank of Ireland)
The Central Bank is requesting responses for the supply of digital and print subscriptions and associated services as outlined in the Invitation to Tender (“ITT”) document.
The digital and print subscriptions are as follows:
i. Library digital subscriptions may include enterprise licence, team licence, single or multiple user login subscriptions to websites, ebooks, electronic journals and newspapers, online databases and other electronic publications and email newsletter subscriptions; and
ii. Library …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:EBSCO International Inc.
2023-03-14Offshore Marine Support Services Framework for HVDC / HVAC Projects (EirGrid plc)
EirGrid has a requirement for the provision of a range of specialised offshore services, resources and Consultancy advice, studies or reports from a strategic partner and intends to utilise, as necessary, a flexible 3rd party resourcing model. The provision of services and allocation of resources shall be outlined for each assignment in order to best meet EirGrid’s requirement.
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2023-02-17Husbandry Services at Lehanagh Pool Marine Research Site, Bertraghboy Bay, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this request for tenders.
In summary, the Services comprise:
Daily visual inspections of the site to include licensed structures, nets, moorings and feeders.
Daily monitoring of environmental parameters on site.
Hand feeding of finfish stocks and service of automatic feeding units.
Assist with net changes as required and carry out routine net repair and …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Aqualicense
2023-02-16Legal Subscription Services (Central Bank of Ireland)
The Central Bank of Ireland has a requirement for access to online legal subscriptions services. The Competition covers three separate Sub-lots (each a “Lot”) and a summary of the lots is provided below. Each Lot will result in a separate Contract.
Sub-lot A - Legal Research Subscriptions with coverage of UK, European Union and International Law
Sub-lot B Legal Research Subscriptions with coverage of Ireland
Sub-lot C - Legal Precedent and Guidance Subscriptions
The Central Bank has more detailed …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Thomson Reuters (Professional) UKThomson Reuters (Professional) UK Limited
2023-02-16HRB 2023 Research services to support evidence products to the Health Research Board (HRB) for use by the Department... (The Health Research Board)
The Health Research Board (HRB) is a statutory agency under the aegis of the Department of Health. As the lead agency in Ireland responsible for supporting and funding health research, generating health information and promoting the use of evidence in policy and practice, we are motivated and inspired by our vision – for better health through excellent research, data, and evidence.
The HRB’s mission is to support research that improves people's health, promotes evidence-informed care and creates …
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2023-01-23Heat Pump and Heat Loss Indicator Research Pilot (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland)
This RFT is to appoint a provider to research efficacy of installed heat pumps in homes at varying Heat Loss Indicator (HLI) levels to a max of 3.0 W/K/m2. Include a range of building cohorts/types of typology of residential & typical occupancy characteristics; influencing factors internal temp profile, heat distribution/emitter design, size of heat pump unit/user behaviour/operation to be assessed. High-level objectives: 1.Compare impact on energy usage, costs & carbon emissions of a cohort of homes who …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:University College Cork – National...
2023-01-13A multi-party framework for the recruitment of participants for behavioural research (Economic and Social Research Institute)
The Economic & Social Research Institute is requesting tenders for a multi-party framework for the recruitment of participants for behavioural research. The Behavioural Research Unit (BRU) at the ESRI is a multidisciplinary team of behavioural scientists that specialises in applying behavioural science to policy. BRU undertaken multiple online, laboratory and field experiments to investigate how people make relevant decisions across a range of areas. This tender process will establish a multi-party …
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2023-01-11Ship Recycling Consultancy Services to support the recycling of decommissioned Naval Services vessels (Department of Defence)
The Services comprises the provision of Ship Recycling Consultancy Services to support the recycling of decommissioned Naval Service Vessels by safe and environmentally sound recycling methods via an EU approved ship-recycling facility in accordance with the EU’s Ship Recycling Regulation. While the EU’s Ship Recycling Regulation does not apply to warships, it is the intention of the Department to follow the Regulations in the re-cycling process.
The Contracting Authority estimates that the expenditure …
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2022-12-14Longitudinal Research into beginning teachers’ educational and professional journeys (The Teaching Council)
The Teaching Council and the Department of Education wish to jointly commission a significant longitudinal research study to investigate beginning teachers’ professional journeys, and the key personal, educational, professional and systemic influences that define and shape their early careers and practice including the impact of different learning and early professional development phases.
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2022-11-24Otter Survey (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)
NPWS is now calling for tenders to manage a new survey of the otter in the Republic of Ireland that will meet NPWS obligations for the species under Article 11 of the EU Habitats Directive. The survey should establish the current distribution and range of the otter in Ireland; provide an updated estimate of population size and trend to inform the next Article 17 report (due in 2025); and allow for national and regional comparisons with the results of previous otter surveys in Ireland.
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2022-11-18UCC - RFT for the Supply of a Parallel Microbioreactor to UCC (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
Tenders are sought for the supply, delivery, and installation of a parallel micro-bioreactor system capable of performing up to 48 individual fermentation experiments with a working volume of 2 to 5 ml. The micro-bioreactor system provides independent control of pH, dissolved oxygen (DO) and temperature. The system is capable of automated liquid and gas addition as required during fermentation process. The experiments can be operated in a batch or fed-batch mode. The parallel microbioreactor system can …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Rtd Technology Ltd., T/A Asistec
2022-11-07For a Resource Discovery Tool, Open Link Resolver and an A to Z contents list (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
A Discovery tool to provide a single search function and open link resolver to search across all electronic and print content procured by the HSE Health Library Ireland (HLI). The Discovery tool and open link resolver will be accessible by authorised users in the Health Service Executive and partner organisations.
The discovery and open link resolver solution MUST provide a simple and advanced search function searching multiple electronic resources. Functions MUST include the ability of users to …
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