Recent procurements of environmental impact assessment other than for construction in Ireland
2023-10-20Provision of Article 17 Technical Support (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage is responsible for the conservation of natural habitats and species and the protection of biological diversity in Ireland. NPWS are seeking one suitably qualified candidate for 320 days from December 2023 to November 2025 to work in a hybrid manner with a mix of remote working and to be present in NPWS offices in 90 North King Street, Dublin 7, when required, to assist with tasks arising from the …
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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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2023-09-28Consultancy Services, provision of Environmental Services(SEA/AA/SFRA)for Review of National Ports Policy to... (Department of Transport)
The services comprise : Consultancy Services (a) this is a non-SEA/AA/SFRA element of the consultancy services required.In phase one of the National Ports Policy Review, which involves the publication of an Issues Paper on National Ports Policy, the successful supplier will be required to review, examine and to collate by topic all submissions received by the Department to the public consultation on its National Ports Policy Issues Paper. Identifying common themes or recurring points received in …
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2023-09-25Expert Advice on Environmental Assessment services (Department of the Environment Climate and Communications)
The Department seeks the provision of competent environmental expertise (e.g. environmental science, ecology, hydrogeology, noise assessment, etc.) to carry out an evaluation on Environmental Screening Forms and supporting documentation submitted to the GSRO by Mineral Prospecting Licence holders in relation to the mineral exploration activities within a Prospecting Licence and to report to the GSRO as to whether the proposed exploration activity could be carried out without significant adverse effects …
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2023-07-28Support for Coastal Ecology in SAR (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The Scientific Advice and Research Directorate (SARD) in NPWS supports conservation, protection and restoration of nature, including coastal habitats. SARD provides scientific and technical assistance relating to conservation projects and compiles scientific evidence to support decision making. Coastal ecology is an important element of the work of SARD. As an island with a complex and variable coastline, Ireland supports a large number of coastal habitats including 15 habitats that are listed on Annex I …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Alan Lauder Consulting
2023-07-27Support for the production of Site-Specific Conservation Objectives (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The National Parks and Wildlife Service NPWS of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage are seeking tenders from interested parties to provide support to the Conservation Planning Unit in the Scientific Advice and Research Directorate of NPWS in the production and delivery of Site-Specific Conservation Objectives SSCOs for Natura 2000 sites within Ireland. SSCOs are a legal requirement and key feature in the protection processes for designated Natura 2000 sites and their features within …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Dr Sue Wilson
2023-07-20Intel Pilot Project Phase 2 (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) provides the legislative and policy framework for the conservation of nature and biodiversity in Ireland. It also oversees its implementation, based on good science, with particular emphasis on the protection of habitats and species. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage manages the Irish State's nature conservation responsibilities under national and European law. A …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Russell Plant Hire Ltd
2023-07-19Provision of consultancy services to carry out a Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment for... (Cork City Council)
Cork City Council, as required by the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021, is preparing a five-year Climate Action Plan that will specify the mitigation and adaptation measures to be adopted to address climate change in the city. In summary, the Services comprise: Carrying out a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Appropriate Assessment (AA), as applicable, for the Cork City Climate Action Plan (CC CAP) 2024–2029. The Climate Action Plan (CAP) produced by Cork City …
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2023-07-18Consultancy Services to provide expert and technical advice for environmental assessments (Department of the Environment Climate and Communications)
Provide expert advice to the Environment Advisory Unit (EAU) regarding the statutory assessment of Screening Reports for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Appropriate Assessments (AA) submitted for offshore geophysical, environmental, and seismic survey consent applications, as well as exploratory drilling applications for natural gas and oil exploration and production activities. prepare written reports on te screening determination for EIA and/or AA as well as expert advice on the full …
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2023-06-19Preparation of Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment for the Joint Carrick-on-Shannon Local Area Plan (Leitrim County Council_2136)
Leitrim and Roscommon County Councils have commenced the preparation of the Joint Carrick-on-Shannon Local Area Plan 2024-2030 (hereafter referred to as the Plan). The Plan will set out the overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of this settlement for the period of the plan, and beyond. It will set out the policy position of both Planning Authorities on key issues including the Core Strategy and settlement strategy, housing, economic development, retail, renewable energy, …
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2023-06-14SPU CO23-2023 National Limestone Pavement and Juniper Survey 2023 (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
Review and revise where necessary the monitoring methods developed by Wilson and Fernández (2013) • Undertake the monitoring of conservation status of a representative sample of the limestone pavement and associated habitats across the country (22 sites; 203 monitoring stops) • Provide recommendations for updating Conservation Objectives and Standard Data Forms of SACs, as required • Update and undertake the National Conservation Status Assessment of limestone pavement (8240) in Ireland Data arising from …
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2023-05-19National Limestone Pavement and Juniper Survey 2023 (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)
• Review and revise where necessary the monitoring methods developed by Wilson and Fernández (2013) • Undertake the monitoring of conservation status of a representative sample of the limestone pavement and associated habitats across the country (22 sites; 203 monitoring stops) • Provide recommendations for updating Conservation Objectives and Standard Data Forms of SACs, as required • Update and undertake the National Conservation Status Assessment of limestone pavement (8240) in Ireland Data arising …
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2023-05-03LA2266C - RFT for the Supply of Mobile Air Research Laboratory Equipment comprising of Six (6) Lots for... (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
TU Dublin is seeking tenders for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of several instruments for the measurement of atmospheric gaseous and particulate pollution along with the in the field and the fit-out of the vehicle to meet instrument requirements. All the below lots will be installed in a Van, tenderers will be given the opportunity to come on site to assess where the instrument will be located. Model of the van is a Maxus Deliver 9 long wheelbase, high roof diesel van. Please see …
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2023-04-19National Coastal Lagoon Monitoring Programme (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)
Coastal Lagoons are identified in Annex I of the Habitats Directive as a “Priority Habitat” and therefore in need of special protection. Within Ireland there are twenty-five Special Areas of Conservation which have Coastal Lagoons (1150) as a qualifying interest. Under Article 11 of the Habitats Directive, surveillance of the conservation status of Annex I habitats is required and under Article 17 each member state is obliged to report on this status to the European Commission every six years.
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2023-04-12Contractor support to implement and refine automated/manual processes to create a fully connected river network for... (Environmental Protection Agency)
The EPA Catchments Unit is tendering for contractor support to implement and refine existing automated and manual processes to create a fully connected river network for Ireland. This will enhance the modelling and assessment capabilities of the EPA for water and other environmental domains and will be used by other external stakeholders. It will build on recent developments like the National Land Cover map and use of the Ordinance Survey’s PRIME2 datasets for mapping.
A pilot has already been completed …
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2023-03-01Provision of Hydrological Scientific Support (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) provides the legislative and policy framework for the conservation of nature and biodiversity in the Republic of Ireland. It also oversees its implementation, based on good science, with particular emphasis on the protection of habitats and species. The conservation of restoration of biodiversity and habitats in Ireland necessitates scientific monitoring to inform management design and to evaluate the relative success of implemented works. …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:RPS Ireland Ltd
2023-02-22Provision of Environmental Consultancy Services (Commission for Regulation of Utilities)
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (“CRU”) is Ireland’s independent energy and water regulator.
The CRU currently wishes to contract for consultancy support to provide independent environmental advice and assistance particularly in regard to its consenting functions. Specifically, the successful tenderer will assess whether applicants applying for Section 39A gas pipeline consents have adequately addressed all of the relevant environmental requirements as well as reviewing environmental …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Roughan & O'Donovan Limited
2023-02-14Multi Disciplinary Engineering Consultancy Services for Fingal County Council Land Portfolio (Fingal County Council)
Single Party Framework for multi-disciplinary consultancy services for Fingal County Council for industrial zones, infrastructure & public realm projects.(FCC/284/22 refers) Initial Contract: Stephenstown Industrial Estate Internal Road Network to include the preparation of a Masterplan for the development of Fingal County Council’s Industrial Landbank at Stephenstown Balbriggan, incorporating any existing private planning permissions for the industrial development of lands adjacent to/in proximity to …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates
2023-02-09Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessments (Fáilte Ireland-National Tourism Development Authority)
The successful tenderer will be required to undertake appropriately scaled screening for and where required full Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)(under the EU SEA Directive) and Appropriate Assessment (AA) (under the EU Habitats Directive) of various tourism plans over the lifetime of this contract as and when required by Fáilte Ireland. The successful tenderer will be responsible for the implementation and management of all stages of the SEA and AA processes in compliance with the requirements …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Brady Shipman MartinRoughan & O'donovan
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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