Procurements: Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security (page 29)

2020-12-02   Marketing and Communication Strategy Implementation and Related Services (Cork Education and Training Board)
The Cork Education and Training Board invites tenders from economic operators for appointment to a single-supplier framework agreement for the provision of marketing, communication, and related services. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Hopkins Communications
2020-11-30   Enforcement Service Provider (Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII))
The authority is seeking to procure an Enforcement Service Provider (the ‘ESP’) to provide a range of services relating to the recovery of unpaid tolls and fines charged for the use of tolled facilities within Ireland. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Pierse Fitzgibbon Solicitors
2020-11-27   Provision of Data Protection Assistance (An Post)
Single party framework for the provision of data protection assistance. The services required include but are not limited to the following: support, monitor and assess An Post’s compliance and records of processing programme to ensure compliance with data protection legislation and best practice to include: • recording new or changed processes/assets; • updating risk assessments; • assessing key controls; • using OneTrust software to best effect; • retention: Review of Policies and their Application. View the procurement »
2020-11-27   KCETB Invite Tenderers for the Supply of Security and Fire Alarm Services and Maintenance (Kilkenny and Carlow ETB)
In summary, the services comprise of providing security and fire alarm services and maintenance for the schools and centres under the auspices of Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board. The service is to be performed in accordance with security industry best practice standards and by qualified, well trained, skilled and experienced personnel with security clearance and any other required qualifications set out in the request for tender. View the procurement »
2020-11-27   Marketing and Communications Campaign for Community Sport and Physical Activity Hubs (Sport Ireland)
The first purpose of the project is to create an awareness of the existence of Community Sport and Physical Activity Hubs (CSHPAH), both locally and nationally, and the role of the Dormant Account Fund in providing sport and social activities for those in harder to reach groups. The second is to increase the number of participants who engage with CSPAHs. Sport Ireland wishes to provide supports to CSPAHs to empower them to take a proactive approach in using communications and marketing to assist with the … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Future Proof Marketing Ltd
2020-11-26   Provision of Digital Marketing Services for ARI (daa plc)
The contracting authority is issuing this RFI for and on behalf of Aer Rianta International cpt (a wholly owned subsidiary of daa plc) and its various businesses (together ‘ARI’) as ARI wishes to enter into an agreement with a service provider (hereafter referred to as the contractor) for the provision of digital marketing services to ARI. View the procurement »
2020-11-26   Crisis Simulation Exercises with Related Consultancy and Training Services for the Central Bank Of Ireland (Central Bank of Ireland)
The Central Bank is seeking to establish a framework agreement for crisis preparedness and management consultancy services including crisis simulation and Business Continuity Management (‘BCM’) exercises. The Central Bank is also seeking training services to support the Central Bank’s ongoing financial crisis preparedness and management work and business continuity management work. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Risk & Resilience Ltd
2020-11-25   Provision of Graphic and Digital Design Service to Institute of Technology Sligo (ITSLIGO)
IT Sligo wishes to establish a single party framework agreement for the provision of graphic and digital design services. It is envisaged that a broad range of digital and graphic design requirements will be satisfied under this framework agreement and full details are available in the RFT document. Please note that the following contracting authorities may wish to use this framework agreement throughout its' lifetime. The Connacht-Ulster Alliance (CUA) is a strategic partnership of three Institutes of … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: The Pierce Partnership Ltd
2020-11-23   DCC seeks Innovative Solutions to Address the Challenge of on Street Storage and Presentation of Waste (Dublin City Council)
Dublin City Council is seeking to trial the provision of innovative solutions in order to better manage the on street storage and presentation of household and commercial waste in Dublin. There are many areas in Dublin and nationally where the use of wheeled bins for the presentation of waste is not possible due to the physical characteristics of the locality and the availability of waste storage space within premises. These premises are designated as being located in areas where plastic bags may be used … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Owenbridge Limited
2020-11-23   Architect-led Multi-Disciplinary Design Team — Nenagh Historic and Cultural Quarter (Tipperary County Council)
Architect-led multi-disciplinary consultancy team in respect of the tourism-led regeneration of Nenagh Historic and Cultural Quarter. The team will be required to design a world-class visitor experience based on existing heritage assets and public realm enhancements. Disciplines required are project manager (architect), tourism expertise, conservation architect, archaeologist, civil and building services engineer and PSDP as principal service providers plus other services — landscape architect/urban … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Scott Tallon Walker Architects
2020-11-20   PR Services (Electricity Supply Board (ESB))
ESB wishes to engage up to four experienced and established PR Consultancy Agencies to provide PR services to ESB businesses (these include the ESB Corporate, Customer Solutions, ESB Networks, ESB International, ESB Telecoms businesses) and within these Business Units a subset of ESB brands (these include the ESB Corporate /parent brand, E-cars, ESB Networks, Smart Energy Services and Electric Ireland (business and residential), in both the ROI and NI markets. Please note ESB Energy in the GB market and … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Aiken Communications Limited Drury Wilson Hartnell Public Relations
2020-11-20   Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Premises Within Ireland for Persons Arriving to Ireland... (The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth)
In summary, the Services comprise: The provision of suitable premises, Resettlement and Orientation Centres (“ROC”) within Ireland for persons arriving in Ireland under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme and the management, catering, housekeeping, general maintenance and security services thereof, as described in this RFT. Divisions of the Contracting Authority which are charged with providing accommodation and ancillary services to persons arriving in Ireland under the Irish Refugee Protection … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Clonea Strand Hotel Ltd Next Week and Co. Ltd
2020-11-18   Programme and Project Management Support Services (EirGrid plc)
EirGrid has a requirement for the provision of specialised programme and project management resources and normal Consultancy advice, studies or reports from a strategic partner and intends to utilise, as necessary, a flexible 3rd party resourcing model. This capability is required to deliver on ambitious 5 year Group strategy. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Jacobs Jacobs Engineering Ireland Ltd Long O Donnell Associates Ltd Long O'Donnell Associates Long O'Donnell Associates Limited Mace MACE Ltd Turner and Townsend Turner and Townsend Ltd
2020-11-18   Multi- Party Framework Agreement Patent Filing and Management Services for Technological University Dublin (Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin))
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) (the Contracting Authority) wish to procure patent services from appropriate service providers, and now invite bids to become a contracted successful tenderer, through the framework agreement procedure detailed in this RFT. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Barker Brettell LLP, Purdy Lucey,...
2020-11-18   BDB088C RFT for the Provision of a Library Services Platform and Reading List Management System for Dublin City University (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
DCU is seeking to enter a contract with a competent provider for the provision of a SaaS cloud-based LSP and Reading List Management System. For compatibility and seamless interaction each tenderer must be capable of supplying both lots: Lot 1: SaaS Cloud-based Library Services Platform; Lot 2: Reading List Management System. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Ex Libris UK (Ltd)
2020-11-17   Recruitment Services for Temporary Agency Staff (Bord Na Mona)
Bord na Móna wishes to establish a Recruitment Agency Panel to provide recruitment services for temporary agency staff at various levels throughout the organisation. The HR team at Bord na Móna typically recruit temporary agency staff from among the following disciplines (although this list is not exhaustive): finance, sales, administration, general/refuse operatives, technical and customer service. We recruit across all levels with the majority of our temporary placements based from our resource … View the procurement »
2020-11-16   Provision of the Digital Factory at the National Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC), National Technology Park, Limerick (IDA Ireland)
To sustain and enhance the competitiveness of the Irish manufacturing sector, IDA Ireland is leading on the delivery of the National Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC) which it intends to deliver and operationalise by Q4 2021. The AMC is a strategic national priority and is aligned with Government’s Industry 4.0 (2020-2025) strategy. The AMC shall become a national showcase and international exemplar for advanced manufacturing across Ireland’s discrete manufacturing base. It shall support manufacturing … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: ABB Limited
2020-11-16   Provision of an Integrated Human Resource Information System (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland)
The objective of this RFT is to invite suitability qualified service providers to provide a fully managed and Hosted Human Resource Information System (HRIS), to include outsourced an payroll services module, a pension management module and a HR Management System module. SEAI is seeking the provision of a hosted HRIS system and a fully managed payroll and pension service to produce monthly payroll for up to 300 employees. Please read Appendix 1 of the RFT for the tender requirements and specification. … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Access UK Ltd
2020-11-12   Community Internal External Stakeholder Engagement Media Relations Services (National Paediatric Hospital Development Board)
Community internal external stakeholder engagement media relations services for the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board and the Children's Health Ireland. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Q4 Public Relations Limited
2020-11-11   The Provision of Recruitment Agency to Supply Fixed Term an Temporary Staff and Recruitment Services (Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB)
MSLETB invites tenders to this Request for Tenders from economic operators for the provision of recruitment agency to supply fixed term an temporary staff and recruitment services. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: ICE Group
2020-11-10   Transport Planning Framework (Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII))
Transport Infrastructure Ireland is seeking to put in place a single party transport planning framework to provide transport planning, transport economics and planning consultancy services on a range of TII national road and public transport projects including assessment of performance and needs of the existing road and light rail network. The framework will be operated by the Strategic and Transport Planning Section of TII. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: AECOM Ireland Ltd
2020-11-09   RFT for a Multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Financial and Economic Advisory Services (National Treatment Purchase Fund)
The NTPF wishes to establish a multi-party framework agreement for the provision of a comprehensive range of financial and economic advisory services to the National Treatment Purchase Fund. The selected service provider will advise the NTPF generally on matters related to financial management, governance, financial consulting, business transformation, administration and managed services. View the procurement »
2020-11-06   Cork North Ring Road Technical Consultancy Services for the Management and Delivery of Phase 0, Phase 1 and Phase 2... (Cork County Council)
Cork City Council (‘the Client’) and Cork County Council in partnership with Transport Infrastructure Ireland propose to carry out the appraisal and options selection of the Cork North Ring Road. The services to be provided include but are not limited to all services necessary and desirable for the purposeful management and delivery of Phase 0 (Scope and Pre-Appraisal), Phase 1 (Concept and Feasibility), Phase 2 (Options Selection), of the Transport Infrastructure Ireland Project Management Guidelines … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: WS Atkins Ireland Ltd
2020-11-06   Provision of Event Security Services at GRI Stadia (Rásaíocht Con Éireann)
Rásaíocht Con Éireann wishes to procure a suitably qualified and PSA registered Security Services Firm to provide Security Services (Event & Others)at RCÉ Stadia nationwide. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Sword Security
2020-11-03   BDB090F — Multi Supplier Framework for the Provision of Library Databases for HSE Libraries (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
The aim of this tender is to procure bibliographic or full text electronic databases for HSE library services for access by all their members. The HSE National Health Library and Knowledge Service (NHLKS) is seeking suppliers that can supply health and social care related databases to all HSE, Section 38 and DOH staff and other authorised users as outlined in Appendix 1.1 and Appendix 1.2. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Clarivate Analytics EBSCO International Inc. Ibm MA Healthcare Ltd ProQuest LLC Royal Pharmaceutical Society Of Great Britain UpToDate, Inc. Wolters Kluwer Health
2020-11-02   Provision of Smarter Travel Services (National Transport Authority)
The NTA are seeking a service provider to deliver the following services: — Smarter Travel Workplaces Programme; — Smarter Travel Campus Programme; — Oversight of Green Schools Travel Programme; — assisting the NTA in the area of mobility management; — Bike Week and Other national/EU mobility promotions; — provide stakeholder engagement support throughout the rollout of the BusConnects project and other major projects that NTA is involved in delivering. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Green Workplaces
2020-11-02   PLI115F — RFT for the Provision of Legal Services and Contract and Administration Services to Tusla (Tusla)
The Child and Family Agency (Tusla) (the ‘Contracting Authority’) 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: • legal services relating to childcare (including education welfare services, early year services, domestic violence applications and criminal matters related to the minor); • legal services relating to special … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Beauchamps LLP ByrneWallace LLP Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP Dermot G O'Donovan Solicitors Farrell and Partners Soilicitors Hegarty & Armstrong Keaveny Walsh & Co Mason Hayes & Curran LLP Nolan Farrell & Goff Padhraic Harris & Co Patrick J. Durcan & Co. POE KIELY HOGAN LANIGAN VP McMullin
2020-10-30   The Contracting Authority Proposes Establishment of Various Multi Party Frameworks for the Provision of Information... (Bus Eireann/Irish Bus)
Scope of requirements Lot 1: Project Management Bus Eireann are seeking companies or individuals to project and programme management capabilities Lot 2: Solution Architect Services Bus Eireann are seeking companies or individuals to provide Solution Architect’s. Lot 3: Business and Process Analyst Bus Eireann are seeking companies or individuals that can provide Business and Process Analyst capabilities. View the procurement »
2020-10-30   Provision of Children and Young People's Participation Support Services (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)
The contract for the provision of DCEDIY children and young people's participation support services provides the essential technical and professional services required to deliver on the Department's participation mandate, without which it would not be possible to support and deliver the Comhairle na nÓg, Dáil na nÓg and Hub na nÓg structures, along with the other participation initiatives and consultations. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Foroige the National Youth development...
2020-10-30   Request for Information (RFI) for the Establishment of a Framework for the Provision of Open Data Services and... (The Office of Government Procurement)
The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) is now starting the process in undertaking the establishment of a new framework agreement for the provision of open data services and support for the Irish Public Sector. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather market information for open data services and support. Please note that this is not a competition and we are not seeking tenders at this stage. It is purely an information gathering exercise seeking the views of market operators on … View the procurement »
2020-10-30   Request for Information (RFI) for a Recruitment and Applicant Tracking System/Talent Acquisition System to the... (Public Appointments Service)
Request for Information (RFI) for the for the supply, implementation and support of a Recruitment and applicant tracking system/talent acquisition system to the Public Appointment Service (PAS). View the procurement »
2020-10-28   Bankruptcy Case Management System and Associated Services (Insolvency Service of Ireland)
In order to assist it in carrying out its functions, the contracting authority wishes to procure a bankruptcy case management system and associated services. The system will be used for the management and execution of tasks required in the daily running and management of bankruptcy cases. The services required include licensing, customisation, development, support and maintenance, and training. It is anticipated that the term of the contract awarded will be for an initial period of five (5) years, with … View the procurement »
2020-10-27   Higher Education PPP Programme — Bundle 2 (National Development Finance Agency)
The National Treasury Management Agency (describing itself as the National Development Finance Agency) (the ‘NDFA’) for and on behalf of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (as Approving Authority) and the Higher Education Authority (as Sponsoring Agency) wishes to procure, by Public Private Partnership (‘PPP’), the design, build, finance, operation and maintenance of a number of new buildings at Higher Education Institutions in Ireland (the ‘Project … View the procurement »
2020-10-23   Commercial Management Services (EirGrid plc)
EirGrid intends to establish a single supplier framework for the provision of commercial management services. EirGrid intends to utilise, as necessary, a flexible third party resourcing model and has a requirement for the provision of specialised commercial resources and services from a strategic partner. The provision of services and allocation of resources shall be outlined for each assignment in order to best meet the EirGrid’s requirement. It is intended that this shall be a flexible approach to … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Turner and Townsend Ltd
2020-10-22   Commercial Vehicle Information System: Enhancement and Maintenance/Support Provision (Road Safety Authority (RSA))
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) wishes to invite suitably qualified and experienced companies who are interested in being appointed to provide the services for the commercial vehicle information system: enhancement and maintenance/support provision. The contract would be for a period of 6 years and, at the discretion of the RSA, two contract period extensions each up to 1 year. The competition will follow a restricted procedure consisting of two stages. A pre-qualification stage open to all interested … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Fujitsu (Ireland) Limited
2020-10-22   Security eTender for IDA South County Business Park (IDA Ireland)
Tender for the provision of security services — IDA South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18 The contract shall be for a period of 3 years from the 11 January 2021 to 10 January 2024 with a formal review after every 12 months. This is an eTendering process and all tenders must be made: • issued in accordance with the eTendering Procedures to propertytenders@ida.ie • before 12 p.m. on Thursday 26 November 2020; • clearly stating: ‘Security Services IDA South County Business Park – Tender … View the procurement »
2020-10-20   Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Temporary and Permanent Staff to Science Foundation Ireland (Science Foundation Ireland)
The objective of this RFT is to invite proposals from suitably qualified service providers for the for the provision of organisation-wide personnel placement services to support its operational needs. Through the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement (‘Framework Agreement’), the successful tenderer(s) (‘Framework Members’) will be required to work with SFI in the sourcing, assessment, selection and placement activities. The Framework Agreement will be established as a multi-supplier … View the procurement »
2020-10-19   Marketing and Communication Services (TG4)
The contracting authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a contract for the channel’s marketing and communication services, with the purpose of driving awareness and viewership to TG4’s channels. The purpose of our marketing effort is to communicate TG4’s brand and content, to raise awareness amongst both the community of Irish speakers and the majority of the population of the country who have an affinity with the language and who recognise its distinctiveness and … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Publicis Dublin The Tenth Man Ltd
2020-10-15   Recruitment Services for Technical Roles — Multi Party framework Agreement in Two Lots (Health and Safety Authority)
The contracting authority is inviting proposals from suitably qualified service providers to establish a multi-party framework agreement for the provision of recruitment services of technical roles in two lots: • Lot 1: General Technical Staff, to include Inspectors and other general professional/technical roles. • Lot 2: Specialist Technical Roles, which includes Specialists/Inspectors. View the procurement »
2020-10-14   Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Research and Evaluation Services for the DCYA (Dept of Children and Youth Affairs)
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (the ‘Contracting Authority’) is issuing this Request for Tenders (‘RFT’). The Office of Government Procurement (the ‘OGP’) is an office within the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform tasked with sourcing goods and services on behalf of the public service. The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) will be the contact office in relation to this public procurement competition. The Contracting Authority invites tenders (‘Tenders’) from economic operators … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Annabel Egan Consulting Behaviour and Attitudes Limited Centre for Effective Services Clarity Research Dr Maria Herron Research Consultant Economic and Social Research Institute Eustace Patterson Limited Froebel, Maynooth University Frontier Economics Limited Insights Health and Social Research Ipsos MRBI Mary Immaculate College Maynooth University (Delma Byrne) National University of Ireland Galway (Dr... National University of Ireland Galway... Pink Flower Research Quality Matters Limited Research Matters Limited S3 Solutions Sandra Roe Sandra Roe and Annabel Egan Sandra Roe with Annabel Egan, Dr Maria... Sarah Murphy Research Consultancy School of Social Policy, Social Work &... Stranmillis University College - Centre... Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin UCC, National University of Ireland, Cork University College Dublin (School of Education)
2020-10-13   ESS103F Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of B2B Digital Marketing Service for the University of Limerick (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
Lot 1: The University of Limerick seeks applications to secure a highly specialised B2B marketing partner with the capability to develop and implement a fully integrated, fully managed, precisely targeted communications and marketing programme for the 2021 intake of the UL MSc in project and programme management online post graduate education programme. To successfully market the UL online programme requires a complete, holistic, end-to-end marketing approach. Lot 2: The University of Limerick seeks … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Dept Digital Ltd Maverick Communications International
2020-10-09   Recruitment Services for Administration and Operation Support Roles (Health and Safety Authority)
The contracting authority is inviting proposals from suitably qualified service providers to establish a multi-party framework agreement for the provision of recruitment services for administrative and operational support roles including both permanent or fixed term contracts and temporary/agency staff placements. Vacancies are anticipated across all administrative grades from Clerical Officer to assistant principal officer. These roles will be spread across the authority with the bulk of the positions … View the procurement »
2020-10-08   Legal Services for Sea-Fisheries Food Safety Regulation and Sea-Fisheries Control Regulation (Sea Fisheries Protection Authority)
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) invites tenders for the provision of Legal Services which will comprise of the advices, review, preparation, recommendation and representation relating to Food Safety Regulation for national and EU regulation and legal services relating to sea-fisheries control regulation for national and EU regulation as further described in Appendix 1 to this RFT each a separate Lot as follows: • Lot 1 Sea-Fisheries Food Safety Regulation for National and EU Legislation … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Byrne Wallace McCann Fitzgerald
2020-10-06   SSE Airtiricty ROI Field Sales (SSE Airtricity Ltd)
Services for the acquisition of customers by way of a sales process delivered through person to person contact through door to door sales channel. View the procurement »
2020-10-02   A Service to Print and Distribute Sheep Dispatch Document Books (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is responsible for the operation of the national sheep identification system which sets down the rules for the identification, registration and movement of sheep in Ireland. One of the main aspects of the NSIS is that all sheep leaving a holding must be accompanied by a sheep dispatch document which contains details of the consignment including, inter alia, the flock keepers name and address, flock number, designator code, the tag numbers, the … View the procurement »
2020-10-01   Feasibility Study for Upgrade to Multibeam Echo Sounders on Irish Navy P60 Class OPV-90 Ships (Irish Naval Service)
The Irish Naval Service requests tender from economic operators for the supply of a feasibility study for the upgrade to Multibeam Echo Sounders on Irish Navy P60 Class OPV-90 Ships. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Longitude Engineering
2020-09-30   Provision of External Auditor Services for the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank of Ireland)
There is a requirement for the Central Bank of Ireland (the ‘Central Bank’) to have an external audit carried out by an independent auditor or a firm of auditors recommended by the Governing Council and approved by the EU Council, as required under Article 27.1 of the Statute of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) and of the European Central Bank (ECB). The Central Bank wishes to appoint an independent external auditor to audit its financial statements under this statute. Copies of the annual … View the procurement »
2020-09-30   Supply of Furniture and Interior Design of New FET Centre (Donegal Education and Training Board)
The supply of furniture and interior design of canteen, staff room, ICT rooms, science lab, classrooms, collaboration areas/open spaces, reception/manager/guidance office for new FET centre, Port Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: zioxi Ltd
2020-09-29   Multi Disciplinary Design Team Frameworks (daa plc)
The contracting authority, wishes to put in place a bespoke framework agreement with a suitably qualified consultant/s to act on behalf of the contracting authority in carrying out building design services (Lot 1) and civil engineering design services (Lot 2) at Dublin and Cork airports. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: W S Atkins