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 »
2025-07-11   Call for Tenders Services to assist in the production of guidance relating to both mitigation and compensatory... (Department of the Environment Climate and Communications)
Consultancy Services are being sought by the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to assist in the production of guidance relating to both mitigation and compensatory measures for renewable energy projects, and all associated electricity transmission connections and enabling infrastructure, in order to support the State’s compliance with the revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED III). Services must include, but are not limited to, the following: • To set out clearly the Article 6(3) … View the procurement »
2025-05-22   Limerick City and Environs Flood Relief Scheme- Provision of Ornithology Survey Services (Limerick City and County Council_103432)
Limerick City and County Council invite tenders for the provision of Ornithology Survey Services to inform the Limerick City and Environs Flood Relief Scheme Project. The Services will include ornithology surveys of the Limerick Flood Relief Scheme Area along with the preparation and provision of associated reports, maps and survey datasets. 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 »
2024-10-03   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 »
2024-08-21   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 »
2024-07-10   Dlr Co Co - Architect Led, Multi-Disciplinary Design Consultancy Services To Design a National Watersports Campus in... (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)
The purpose of this tender is to procure Architect, Planning, Marine Engineering and other associated Consultancy Services to design and secure consents for a National Watersports Campus within Dún Laoghaire Harbour. The appointed consultants will be responsible for the design of various elements and to securing Planning and Maritime Area Consent (MAC) for the National Watersports Campus and to bring the project to contractor tender stage 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 »
2024-02-22   AG2549F ALAB RFT Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Technical Expertise to Evaluate the... (Education Procurement Service (EPS))
The Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board (ALAB) wishes to procure services for the Provision of Technical Expertise to Evaluate the Ecological, Environmental and Technical Impact of Aquaculture Projects. Suppliers can tender for any one lot, or any combination of lots or all lots. Lots 1 and 2, Marine Ecology and Environment - Shellfish and Algae and Marine Ecology and Environment - Finfish, are likely to be the most frequently required services and will, in most cases, be sufficient to provide the … 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 »
2024-01-15   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 »
2023-08-22   Provision of Drone Surveys of Bundorragha River, Mweelrea/Shreefry/Erriff Complex SAC (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The Mweelrea/Sheeffry/Erriff Complex Special Area of Conservation (SAC) covers a large area of the scenic hills of south Co. Mayo, containing a wide range of habitats, supports populations of rare and threatened plants (mosses, liverworts, stoneworts, ferns and flowering plants) and animals (invertebrates, fish, birds and mammals) including many that are listed on the Annexes of the E.U. Habitats Directive. The Bundorragha River flows out of Fin Lough and holds one of the most important freshwater pearl … 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 »
2023-05-19   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 »
2023-05-10   Economic 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 … View the procurement »
2023-04-19   Marine 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. View the procurement »
2023-04-11   Genetic introgression in Irish wild salmon stocks from farmed escape salmon (Marine Institute)
Monitoring the genetic integrity and identifying impacted salmon populations offers the opportunity for early intervention and prevention of loss of novel variation through development of e.g. design of MPAs, removal programmes for ecaped salmon, attribution of cause, control and enforcement and adaptation to evolving environmental conditions. It is proposed here that a genetic baseline deploying recently developed state-of-the-art genomics technology of Irish Atlantic salmon populations be established … View the procurement »
2023-03-23   Services for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening (and if required... (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)
Professional Services for Screening for Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Screening for Appropriate Assessment (AA) of draft Ministerial Guidelines: (1) “Offshore Wind Energy Marine Planning Guidelines” and (2) “Designated Maritime Area Plans Guidelines” and undertaking of a full SEA and AA if required. The Contracting Authority is seeking one supplier for the requirements of this RFT: (a)Screening for SEA, which complies with the requirements of EU Directive 2001/42/EC and the European … View the procurement »
2023-02-24   Integrated Energy Management System (Irish Naval Service)
The Irish naval Service Seeks tenders from economic operators for the provision and integration of a software based Energy Management System for use onboard Irish Naval Service Vessel View the procurement »
2023-02-17   Husbandry 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 »
2021-12-22   Provision of Molecular Biology Support Services to the Fish Health Unit Laboratories (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of the Molecular Biology support services. In summary, the Services comprise: the supply of the following laboratory support service at the National Reference Laboratories for finfish, crustacean and molluscan diseases based in the Marine Institute. The services consist of molecular analysis of finfish, crustacean and molluscan samples for the detection of pathogens, specific method … View the procurement »
2021-12-02   Research Vessel charter to Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for Marine Research, Technology Development and Innovation. The Marine Institute invites tenderers to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of Research Vessel for completion of 21 day survey (inclusive of mobilisation and demobilisation). The rate quoted is to be inclusive of ships crew, fuel, lubes, victuals and accommodation for scientific team, Port Fees, pilotage, agency fees communication costs , provision of all … View the procurement »
2021-11-22   Provision of International Programmes Support Services for the Marine Institute (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology development and innovation in Ireland. Policy, Innovation and Research Support (PIRS) plays a key role in supporting and promoting marine research and innovation within the Marine Institute. Specifically, under this RFT International Programmes requires support services from an established legal entity with relevant expertise in European policy development and funding to enhance existing pre-award supports nationally. View the procurement »
2021-11-19   Performance Maintenance and Technical Support contract (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for Marine Research, Technology Development and Innovation. The Biotoxin Chemistry Unit (BCT) is part of the Shellfish Safety Section of Marine Environment & Food Safety Services. The core responsibility of the unit, as National Reference Laboratory, is to deliver on the chemical analysis of shellfish for marine toxins as part of the National Biotoxin Monitoring Programme. The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders (“RFT”) from … View the procurement »
2021-11-15   E. coli testing services (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for Marine Research, Technology Development and Innovation. The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators. In summary, the Services comprise: A requirement for the provision of services for the testing of shellfish from Irish production sites for E. coli using a standard 5 tube 3 dilution most probable number method (ISO 16649-3) in accordance with Regulation (EC) 627/2019. This public procurement … View the procurement »
2021-10-08   Sampling and Analytical Testing Services in support of the Marine Institute’s Coastal and Transitional Waters... (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute, working in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, wishes to invite tenders for the supply of sampling and testing services relating to the provision of a monitoring programme for Coastal and Transitional Waters to support the requirements of the Water Framework Directive and other related legislation. Marine Environment & Food Safety Services, a service area of the Marine Institute, provides essential … View the procurement »
2021-09-14   Selection of Operator for Kilrush Maritime Training Centre (Clare County Council)
Clare County Council propose to purchase, renovate and re-use a vacant building, ‘Creek Lodge’ and an adjacent area of underutilised boatyard at Kilrush Marina for the establishment of a Maritime Training Centre (the “Centre”). The accommodation and facilities to be provided in the Centre are as follows; • Refurbishment of vacant building to provide administration facilities, canteen, classroom and self-catering accommodation in 6nr apartments. • Fireground. • Quay Wall / Davits and Pontoon. • Pool Building. View the procurement »
2021-09-03   Research Programme Support Services (Scientific & Technical Review and Communications) (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology development and innovation in Ireland. The Marine Institute provides scientific and technical advice to Government to help inform policy, supports the sustainable development of Ireland’s marine resource through strategic funding programmes, and safeguards our marine environment through research and environmental monitoring. The Research Funding Office requires research programme support services from an established … View the procurement »
2021-08-16   Monitoring Survey of Coastal Habitats in the Southwest of Ireland (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)
This project will take place over the course of 4 years (2021 – 2024) and will provide monitoring information on target Annex I habitats in counties Clare, Limerick, Kerry and Cork. The project will commence in 2021, the monitoring survey will have been completed by October 2023 and all reports and data will have been submitted by August 2024. See RfT document View the procurement »
2021-08-16   Monitoring Survey of Coastal Habitats in the Northwest of Ireland (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)
This project will take place over the course of 4 years (2021 – 2024) and will provide monitoring information on target Annex I habitats in counties Donegal, Sligo and Mayo. The project will commence in 2021, the monitoring survey will have been completed by October 2023 and all reports and data will have been submitted by August 2024. See RfT View the procurement »
2021-08-16   Monitoring Survey of Coastal Habitats in the East and South of Ireland (Department of Housing,Local Government and Heritage)
This project will take place over the course of 4 years (2021 – 2024) and will provide monitoring information on target Annex I habitats from Louth to Cork. The project will commence in 2021, the monitoring survey will have been completed by October 2023 and all reports and data will have been submitted by August 2024. See RfT document View the procurement »
2021-08-04   Programme and Laboratory Support Services -Residue and Contaminants Legislation and related national seafood testing... (Marine Institute)
Request for Tenders for the Supply of Programme and Laboratory Support Services pertaining to the Marine Institute’s role as Official Laboratory /National Reference Laboratory delivering outputs required under EU Residue and Contaminants Legislation and related national seafood testing requirements at the Marine Institute Headquarters in Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway. The Services comprise: the outsourcing of sampling, testing & reporting components of the Marine Institute’s residue and contaminants … View the procurement »
2021-07-20   Research Services Sprat, Wrasse and Other Small Pelagic Species (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute requires a range of research services related to improving knowledge and advice for sprat, wrasse and other small pelagic species. A detailed technical description is available in the attached tender documentation. View the procurement »
2021-07-14   Ocean Energy and Marine Technology related Support Services (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision of services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT. In summary, the Services comprise the provision of support services to the ocean energy and marine technology programme. This public procurement competition will be divided into three (3) Lots. Each Lot will result in a separate contract. Lot 1 is for the provision of promotion and client engagement services. Lot 2 is for the provision of project … View the procurement »
2021-05-25   Expert Support to Draft the 4th National Biodiversity Action Plan (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)
The NPWS now invites individuals or a consortium to tender for the provision of support to draft the 4th National Biodiversity Action Plan, to align this Plan to emerging policy areas and engage with relevant stakeholders. The ambition is to collectively shape our pathway to recovery. View the procurement »
2021-04-23   Provision of CTDs and ADCPs for Deep Water Observations (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders (‘RFT’) from economic operators for the provision of the goods as described in the RFT. This public procurement competition will be divided into two lots. Each Lot will result in a separate contract. Lot 1: A requirement exists for the supply of conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD) sensors for deep water observation projects; Lot 2: A requirement exists for the supply of Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) for deep water … View the procurement »
2021-04-20   Outreach Centres to Deliver the Marine Institute’s Explorers Education™ Programme to Primary Schools in Ireland (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for Marine Research, Technology Development and Innovation. The explorers education programme was established in 2006 and is funded by the Marine Institute. The development and management of the programme and aspects of preparation and delivery of education is carried out by The Camden Education Trust, on behalf of the Marine Institute. The Camden Education Trust works with a support services team and also with outreach teams throughout Ireland to … View the procurement »
2021-04-15   Coastal Infrastructure Protection Programme-Multi-Disciplinary Consultant Services (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
The Coastal Infrastructure Protection Programme (CIPP) (subject of this contracts being procured) is part of the Dublin to Rosslare Railway line environs. The CIPP will provide for enhanced climate resilience to the railway infrastructure network. IE wishes to procure a multi-disciplinary consultant to undertake the preparation of the project design, statutory approval processes and construction supervisor to project and programme closeout for the CIPP programme. View the procurement »
2021-04-09   Crayfish Data and Management Services (Marine Institute)
A requirement exists for Crayfish Data and Management Services in 3 lots. The lots are related and interdependent and include delivery of data services to inform management measures for crayfish, generating new information on crayfish habitat use and stock size, development of new low impact methods for capture of crayfish, work to reduce interactions between seals and set nets including crayfish tangle nets and gill nets and deployment and use of acoustic arrays combined with acoustic and satellite … View the procurement »
2021-03-04   Special Marks and Associated Meteorological Sensor Equipment and Services at the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute, a semi state body, wishes to invite tenders for the provision of two special marks and associated meteorological sensor equipment and services at the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2025. The primary purpose of this tender is for the supply, deployment, and maintenance of two special marks and associated meteorological sensors suitable for deployment off the Belmullet peninsula on the northwest coast of Co. Mayo, Ireland. The special marks and associated … View the procurement »
2021-01-18   Technical and Advisory Services for Improved Logistic Processes on Motorways of the Sea Routes (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute, a semi state body, wishes to invite tenders for the supply of technical and advisory services for delivering outputs for an EU Motorways of the Sea (MoS) project that the Marine Institute’s Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) is coordinating. The services described as part of this ITT will commence in April 2021 for a period of 12 months. The aim of the project called ‘International Fast and Secure Trade Lane — Improving the Dublin – Cherbourg MoS route’ is to provide maritime, … View the procurement »
2020-11-13   Marine Mapping and Survey Support Services (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute wishes to put a non-exclusive framework agreement in place, for the supply of marine mapping personnel and survey support services in support of its research, national, and seabed mapping programmes. Applicants deemed qualified will be placed on a panel that the Marine Institute will draw from over a 4-year period to provide such services. A detailed technical description is available in the attached tender documents. View the procurement »
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 »
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 »
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 »
2018-10-18   SFPA Sanitary Surveys RFT Final 12.10.2018 (Sea Fisheries Protection Authority)
SFPA sanitary surveys RFT Final 12.10.2018. View the procurement »
2018-10-05   MSP Invasives (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute is seeking service provider(s) to deliver the MSP Research Initiative: Invasive Species. Technical and scientific services are required to assist in the development of analytical tools for the detection of marine invasive species in Ireland, and the mapping of their incidence and relative abundance. For the purposes of the tendering process, the research projects are separated into 2 lots. Respondents to this request for tender may quote on either or both lots. The lots are as … View the procurement »
2017-09-13   Spatial Data and Evidence Projects (Marine Institute)
The Marine Institute, a semi State body, wishes to invite tenders for an Outsourced Partner to deliver four primary projects, known collectively as the ‘Spatial Data and Evidence Projects’. The primary purpose of this Tender is to deliver Spatial Data and Evidence Projects to support MSP in Ireland. Working together, the Outsourced Partner and the Institute will identify requirements and collate relevant spatial data and evidence, which will provide a technical and scientific foundation for … View the procurement »