2026-05-11   Deadline 2026-06-11   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 »
2026-03-26   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 »
2026-02-20   Galway 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 … View the procurement »
2026-01-29   Call for Tender for the Provision of Technical Support Services in respect of Plankton and Larval Identification (Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM ))
The primary purpose of this tender is the provision of expert guidance and identification in respect of phytoplankton, zooplankton and larval identification. BIM is involved in multiple projects requiring those services. However, projects may arise during the course of the contract requiring expertise in other species or water quality parameters. In addition, delivery of workshops and presentations to industry in respect of phytoplankton is necessary in respect of the above work. It is anticipated that … View the procurement »
2025-11-24   MI-CFT25-034 - Request for Tenders for the provision of Supply of Plankton Survey and Analysis in support of the... (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders from interested economic operators for the provision of Supply of Plankton Survey and Analysis in support of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive in Irish Waters. View the procurement »
2025-10-24   MI-CFT25-033 Request for Tenders for the provision of Catch Sampling Services 2026 for the Marine Institute (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders from interested economic operators for the provision of the of Catch Sampling Services 2026 View the procurement »
2025-10-24   MI-CFT25-032 Request for Tenders for the provision of Survey Support Services for the Marine Institute (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders from economic operators for the provision of the survey support services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT document View the procurement »
2025-10-21   MI-CFT25-031 - Baseline study of marine mollusc shell structure by 3D MicroCT Ultrastructure imaging (Marine Institute_1141)
Deliver a baseline study of marine mollusc shell morphology and condition using MicroCT high-resolution imagery for marine mollusc shell from Irish waters representing various physico-chemical conditions/regimes. This will involve sample acquisition, MicroCT shell imagery, scientific interpretation of data collected and reporting. View the procurement »
2025-10-15   Marine Scientific Survey (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The NPWS are now inviting quotes for marine scientific survey work from suitably qualified experts in order to provide baseline data for the underwater marine feature known as the “Trench”, occurring to the south and east of Kerry Head. Specifically, this work is to use drop-down camera or ROV technology to characterise the benthic community assemblages which occur within the marine canyon feature. Any pressures present should also be recorded during the survey. View the procurement »
2025-09-22   MI-CFT25-028 Selection and Administration of Student at Sea Bursaries (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of the supply of services relating to the Selection and Administration of Student at Sea Bursaries on behalf of the Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway View the procurement »
2025-07-17   MI-CFT25-021 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 eight locations: Bannow Bay SPA, Castlemaine Harbour SPA, Dungarvan Harbour SPA, Poulnasherry Bay, Tramore Backstrand SPA, Trawbrega Bay Complex SPA and Ballycotton Bay SPA. Additionally, the development of digital flock maps for key bird species in the survey subsites. View the procurement »
2025-07-04   MI-CFT25-019 Provision of Husbandry and Technical Services at Lehanagh Pool Marine Research Site, Bertraghboy Bay,... (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders for the provision of Husbandry and Technical Services at Lehanagh Pool Marine Research Site, Bertraghboy Bay, Connemara, County Galway View the procurement »
2025-06-04   Marine and Coastal Consultancy Services and PSDP to Prepare an Options Appraisal to Investigate Future Development... (Office of Public Works (OPW))
Call for Marine and Coastal Consultancy Services and PSDP to prepare an Options Appraisal to investigate Future Development Possibilities for the landings at An Bhlascaod Mór (Great Blasket Island) and Cé Dún Chaoin (Dun Chaoin Pier) View the procurement »
2025-04-23   MI-CFT25-007 Call for Tender for the provision of Vertebrate Necropsy, Sample Recovery, and Contaminant Analysis Services (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute wishes to invite economic operators to tender for the provision of Vertebrate Necropsy, Sample Recovery, and Contaminant Analysis Services View the procurement »
2025-03-24   The provision of ecological services to carry out boat-based visual surveys for Bottlenose dolphin in the West... (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
As part of Ireland’s conservation obligations concerning cetaceans there is a significant requirement for the monitoring of cetacean occurrence in all Irish waters. The State also has a legal obligation through the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) to monitor key marine habitats and species and to report on their conservation status to the EU. The National Parks and Wildlife Service of DHLGH now invites tenders for the provision of ecological services to carry out boat-based visual surveys for Bottlenose … View the procurement »
2025-03-20   Dive Related Services for the National Monuments Service, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
Maintenance and servicing of dive related equipment, Dive equipment maintenance, storage, handling, packing, checking and certifying and maintaining the NMS's Inventory of Dive Equipment including asset management and tagging, Management of all required paperwork, and generation of SOP’s for dive equipment Mobilisation and demobilisation of the equipment before and after dive projects, Deliver the NMS annual dive training, devise training programme, Dive supervision for NMS diving projects View the procurement »
2025-02-26   Multispectral Imaging to Monitor Annex I Reef Habitats (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
In summary, the Services comprise: designing and trialling multispectral imaging techniques as a method of monitoring and reporting on the conservation status of the Annex I Reef [1170] habitats. View the procurement »
2025-02-04   Procurement of Consultancy Services for Environmental Screening in Co. Donegal (Donegal County Council_1193)
Donegal County Council in their role as a local authority, seeks to engage a suitably qualified environmental consultancy firm with expertise in environmental screening, specifically Appropriate Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Natura Impact Statement at six different locations in Co. Donegal. View the procurement »
2025-01-30   MI-CFT-25-005 Provision of data and services for evaluation of the crayfish fishery (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for appointment to a multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of: Acquisition of data relevant to the future management of the crayfish (spiny lobster; Palinurus elephas) fishery and closely related set net fisheries off the south west coast of Ireland. The fishery and other related set net fisheries have a number of negative interactions with wildlife and the environment in the area. To minimise and … View the procurement »
2024-11-27   Supply of Chemical (subcontract) Analysis ITT24-046 (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of Subcontract analysis for a range of residue chemical testing. This public procurement competition will be divided into 4 Lots. Tenderers are invited to bid for one or more Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated independently. Any contract that may result from this Competition will be issued for a term up to 31st December 2029. View the procurement »
2024-10-09   Ocean Knowledge 2030 Programme Manager ITT24-043 (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of the services, the key service requirements can be divided in two inter-related parts, one comprising the coordination in implementation of the Ocean Knowledge 2030 strategy working with multiple actors in government, industry, research and civil society; the second focused on supporting the advancement of the Marine Institute Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) actions and supports in line … View the procurement »
2024-10-07   Total Organic Carbon and Total Nitrogen Analyser (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of: Total Organic Carbon (TOC) and Total Nitrogen (TN) analyser with auto-sampler for the analysis of sea and estuarine water samples. Any contract that may result from this Competition will be issued for a term of 5 years to include annual maintenance for up to 5 years. View the procurement »
2024-10-03   Appointment of Consultant to Secure Dumping at Sea Permits and Foreshore Licenses at Buncrana, Greencastle and Malin... (Donegal County Council_1193)
Donegal County Council in their role as a local authority seek to engage a suitably qualified Consultancy firm with expertise in dredging and dumping at sea licensing to make applications to the relevant authorities for licensing and consents for the purpose of carrying out maintenance dredging including shore based dredging, plough dredging, beach nourishment and dumping at sea at Greencastle Harbour, Buncrana Harbour and at Portmore pier near Malin Head in Co. Donegal View the procurement »
2024-09-16   Economic Administration Services ITT24-038 (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (the “Services”). In summary, the Services comprise: 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 Advisory team. This data will be based on monthly trade figures as outlined in Appendix 1 of … View the procurement »
2024-09-02   Benthic Sample Collection Services ITT24-036 (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 this Request for Tenders. In summary, the Services comprise: Applicants 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 January 1st 2025 to Dec 31st 2027, subject to annual reviews. Applicants are to: (a) Plan a range of … View the procurement »
2024-08-27   Benthic Macroinvertebrate Identification and Sediment Analysis Services ITT24-035 (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 this request for tenders. In summary, the Services comprise: Applicants 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 January 1st 2025 to Dec 31st 2027, subject to annual reviews. Applicants are to: (a) Transfer samples from … View the procurement »
2024-08-21   Benthic Core Sampling in Bannow Bay SPA ITT24-034 (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of: Intertidal macro-invertebrate sampling programme in order to parameterize a model for shorebird site use in Bannow Bay SPA, Co. Waterford. A range of tasks are required: Design and plan two sedimentary surveys in intertidal areas of Bannow Bay, Co Waterford. Carry out stratified sampling of benthic habitats along intertidal gradients. Fix and preserve faunal samples according to standard … View the procurement »
2024-07-24   Provision of Vessel Services (ITT24-027) (Marine Institute_1141)
This is an Open Invitation to Tender where suitably qualified applicants are invited to respond for inclusion in a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement that will provide a panel of vessel service providers to the Marine Institute. View the procurement »
2024-07-17   Datawell waverider servicing, calibration and parts supply services ITT24-025 (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute maintains a fleet of 11 Datawell waverider buoys which underpin the ocean energy development work, funded under a Service Level Agreement with the SEAI. The Institute also operates and maintains a fleet of met ocean buoys (IMDBON) which make use of Datawell MK3 wave modules to provide high accuracy weather and wave data. The buoys and sensors have been purchased through a series of tenders over the years where every effort has been made to trawl to the maximum extent what is … View the procurement »
2024-07-17   Masterfisherman Services ITT24-024 (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 this Request For Tenders. The Service requires technical support from Masterfisherman in relation to standardised scientific demersal and pelagic trawl surveys. In particular repair and maintenance of trawls to a standard trawl plan; the attachment and use of Marport/Scanmar trawl sensors; assist with the deployment, operation and monitoring of demersal and pelagic … View the procurement »
2024-07-11   Conductivity Temperature and Depth sensors ITT24-021 (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of the goods as described in this request for tenders. In summary, the Goods comprise of conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD) instruments with the option of an integrated dissolved oxygen sensor for long term mooring deployments. View the procurement »
2024-07-11   Marine Satellite Data Services ITT24-020 (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 this request for tenders. In summary, the Services comprise: the provision of marine satellite data services in support of offshore deployments. View the procurement »
2024-07-03   Modular Directional Wave Measuring Instrumentation ITT24-019 (Marine Institute_1141)
At present a requirement exists for the Supply of modular directional wave measuring Instrumentation for use on MetOcean Buoy systems as part of the Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network (IMDBON). The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of the goods as described in Appendix 1 to this Request for Tenders. In summary, the Goods comprise: modular wave monitoring instrumentation. This is an Open Invitation to Tender where suitably … View the procurement »
2024-06-27   Appointment of Consultant to Secure Dumping at Sea Permits and Foreshore Licenses at Buncrana, Greencastle and Malin... (Donegal County Council_1193)
Donegal County Council in their role as a local authority seek to engage a suitably qualified Consultancy firm with expertise in dredging and dumping at sea licensing to make applications to the relevant authorities for licensing and consents for the purpose of carrying out maintenance dredging including shore based dredging, plough dredging, beach nourishment and dumping at sea at Greencastle Harbour, Buncrana Harbour and at Portmore pier near Malin Head in Co. Donegal View the procurement »
2024-06-04   Single Supplier Framework Contracts (2 contracts awarded) for the Supply and Delivery of Fish Counters and... (Inland Fisheries Ireland)
Establish a Single Supplier Framework Contracts x 2 for the Supply and Delivery of Fish Counters and Associated Equipment View the procurement »
2024-06-04   AG2805C - Request For Tenders under Open (OJEU) Procedure for the Provision of a Consultancy Service for the... (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
University College Cork invites tenders for the Provision of a Consultancy Service for the Collation and Analysis of Irish Fisheries Data for UCC-MaREI View the procurement »
2024-02-28   Economic and EU Policy Support Services (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of services set out in three separate Lots. (1) The provision of economic and policy advice on the development of Ireland’s maritime industry (2) The provision of data preparation and economic analysis services for Ireland’s maritime industry and (3) The provision of EU policy and funding advice in support of Ireland’s maritime industry This public procurement competition will be divided into three … View the procurement »
2024-02-19   International Programmes Support 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 this ITT. Specifically, under this RFT International Programmes requires support services from an established legal entity with relevant expertise in European policy development and funding and marine strategy development to enhance existing supports nationally. The successful tenderer will provide the following services for International Programmes in the Marine … View the procurement »
2024-02-16   Call for Tender for provision of Aquaculture Invasive Alien Species Consultancy Services (Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM ))
Invasive Alien Species pose a significant threat to marine environments, native biodiversity and habitats including those upon which aquaculture operations rely. They impact upon aquaculture stock, and the normal functioning and operations of the industry. Their association with aquaculture movements also presents a risk to the public perception and reputation of the sector. Under the MSFD and EU Invasive Species Directive, Ireland is required to act on the monitoring and management of invasive species … View the procurement »
2024-02-14   Provision of Call for Tender for Technical Support in respect of Seafood Technical Services Projects (Bord Iascaigh Mhara - Irish Sea Fisheries Board ( BIM ))
Services are required on coastal and inland sites throughout Ireland. In the past, trials have been undertaken from Dungarvan, Co. Waterford to Fanad, Co. Donegal. It is to be noted however that due to the nature of this project support may be required in any location along the coast of Ireland. Onsite support may take place in remote locations where overnight stays will be required. This should be included in the pricing schedule within the provided day rate. It is estimated that there will be … View the procurement »
2024-02-12   Supply and Operation of Geophysical Survey Equipment and Data QC and Onboard Processing Services (Marine Institute_1141)
Supply (rental) of geophysical survey Equipment, operating personnel and QC/QA personnel for the completion of Geophysical reconnaissance surveys to inform the preliminary (pre-development) site selection process for offshore wind energy in Irish waters. The work will be undertaken by the Institutes 52.8m Survey vessel RV Tom Crean, 2D-UHR multichannel seismic data from these surveys will image the underlying geology of the survey area to identify variations in sub-surface layers down to a minimum of TBD … View the procurement »
2024-01-15   Supply of Shellfish Fisheries and Survey Sampling Services (Marine Institute_1141)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of the following services: The supply of shellfish fisheries and survey data. This will involve scientific observers working at sea on commercial fishing vessels fishing for shellfish (crustaceans, bivalves, whelks) during normal fishing operations and separately on surveys to collect data on fishing location, catch, effort and by-catch on vessels fishing for shellfish. In Lot 2 services are also … View the procurement »
2024-01-08   FHU Admin Support Services (Marine Institute_1141)
A requirement exists for provision of the following administrative support services: a) Monitoring and filtering applications for aquatic animal movements and referring to appropriate technical officers for actioning. b) Use of EU Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES) to prepare Export Health Certificates for Official Certifying Officers c) Data entry into the FHU database using prescribed ISO 9001 and Marine Institute data quality procedures and standards. d) Completing, as required, a range of … View the procurement »
2023-11-08   Research and analysis of the marine gear fishing market in Ireland and identification of most suitable Extended... (Department of the Environment Climate and Communications)
The purpose of this project is to understand the fishing gear market in Ireland in order to inform data reporting to the European Commission and to identify the most suitable EPR model for Ireland which meets the following objectives: • to incentivise producers to design more resource-efficient products with lower environmental impacts (e.g. in terms of the type or amount of material used). • to ensure cost-effective end-of-life collection and environmentally sound treatment of collected waste products, … View the procurement »
2023-10-13   Provision 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 … View the procurement »
2023-08-23   FHU 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. View the procurement »
2023-08-09   Deepwater 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. View the procurement »
2023-08-04   Catch 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 View the procurement »
2023-05-31   ADCP 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. View the procurement »
2023-05-19   Provision 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. View the procurement »