2026-04-16   Deadline 2026-05-08   Surveys of the invertebrates of soft cliffs in Counties Wexford and Wicklow (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
Surveys of the invertebrates of soft cliffs in Counties Wexford and Wicklow View the procurement »
2026-04-16   Deadline 2026-05-15   Assessment, monitoring and implementation of conservation and restoration measures for Roonah Lough and machair (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The LIFE On Machair Project of Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, is looking for suitable provider for services to deliver ecological support for the Roonah Restoration Project at Lough Cahasy, Lough Baun and Roonah Lough. The LIFE On Machair project aims to protect and restore machair systems inside the Natura 2000 network in Ireland (SAC’s/SPA’s), with a particular focus on machair habitat, breeding waders and pollinators. Machair is a coastal habitat characterised by a plain of … View the procurement »
2026-03-30   Services to design practical monitoring strategies for Harbour Porpoise Monitoring across Irish Natura 2000 (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
Services to design practical monitoring strategies for Harbour Porpoise Monitoring across Irish Natura 2000 View the procurement »
2026-03-09   Targeted survey of rare aquatic plants of marl lakes and turloughs in Co. Clare and south-east Galway (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The purpose of this request for quotation is to procure a specialist survey of aquatic plants in marl lakes and turloughs in the Burren area of Co. Clare and south-east Galway. The aim is to improve recording of aquatic plants in these habitats, generally, and to target specific rare species, particularly Nitella tenuissima, in order to further elucidate their ecological requirements. The survey will target known sites for Nitella tenuissima, as well as other potential sites for the species. It will … View the procurement »
2026-03-09   Monitoring survey of 3140 hard-water lakes (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The purpose of this request for tender is to procure a specialist monitoring survey of the Habitats Directive Annex I lake habitat Hard oligo-mesotrophic waters with benthic vegetation of Chara spp., EU habitat code 3140. View the procurement »
2026-03-09   Survey of Potamogeton rutilus in Kindrum Lough and searches for the species in other Donegal coastal lakes (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The purpose of this request for quotation is to procure a specialist survey of the Shetland Pondweed Potamogeton rutilus in Kindrum Lough, Co. Donegal, and to conduct preliminary searches for the species in other suitable coastal lakes in the county. Potamogeton rutilus was discovered in Kindrum Lough in mid-August 2025 (N.F. Stewart, pers. comm.). This was the first record for the species in Ireland. Potamogeton rutilus is a submerged macrophyte of unpolluted, mesotrophic (i.e. moderate-alkalinity) … View the procurement »
2026-03-09   Pilot study of Annex I Oligotrophic lake habitat 3110 (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The purpose of this request for quotation is to procure a specialist pilot study of the vegetation of the Habitats Directive Annex I lake habitat, Oligotrophic waters containing very few minerals of sandy plains (Littorelletalia uniflorae), EU habitat code 3110. View the procurement »
2026-03-06   Project Management and Professional Services for Infrastructure Works, Restoration Measures and Associated Works on... (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The Department is seeking to procure expert project management and other professional services for different elements of the management, conservation and restoration of the protected raised bog and blanket bog networks across Ireland. The successful applicant will have responsibility for managing several sites designing, preparing for and overseeing restoration infrastructure works and associated stakeholder engagement and consultation. View the procurement »
2026-03-02   Contract for services for LIFE on Machair for Nest Protection Officers x 3 positions. (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The LIFE on Machair Project of Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, is looking for suitable person to protect breeding waders on machair habitat, through the Nest Protection Officer (NPO/Predation Risk Management) role. This CFT relates to Nest Protection in the three different operational areas of Lot 1. Donegal, Lot 2. North Mayo and Achill, and Lot 3. South Mayo and Connemara. The aim of the nest protection programme is to minimise predation of wader eggs and chicks to thus facilitate … View the procurement »
2026-03-02   Project Officer (part-time) – The Valley, Achill, Co. Mayo (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The LIFE On Machair Project of Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, is looking for suitable service provider to support delivery of project actions (C Conservation and E Education and Awareness actions) including the LIFE on Machair Restoration Programme; associated workshops and restoration interventions; and community engagement for the LIFE On Machair project at The Valley, Achill (Doogort Machair/Lough Doo SAC and Doogort Machair SPA), plus assistance at other LIFE on Machair sites … View the procurement »
2026-02-24   Call for tender for landowner engagement services and the implementation of approved restoration on three sites near... (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
Call for tender for landowner engagement services and the implementation of approved restoration plans for circa. 37ha of blanket bog habitat through various peatland restoration measures on three sites near to Delphi, Co. Mayo; Dromore West, Co. Sligo and Recess, Co. Galway. View the procurement »
2026-02-04   The provision of Administrative/Communications/Technical support for Ireland’s Commitments to the Ramsar Convention... (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The provision of Administrative/Communications/Technical support for Ireland’s Commitments to the Ramsar Convention and to the Irish Ramsar Wetlands Committee View the procurement »
2026-01-20   Provision for services to deliver the Natura Communities for Birds pilot programme (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The National Parks and Wildlife Service, NPWS, is seeking proposal from suitably qualified professionals/ consortia to deliver a contract for services for the development and implementation of a Natura Communities for bird’s pilot project for the conservation of birds. View the procurement »
2026-01-19   provision of services by an Individual Contractor in the role of Project Agricultural Specialist (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The DHLGH is seeking to procure the services of a suitably qualified and experienced agricultural scientist on a temporary contract of up to 3 years to work with farmers and advisors the Shournagh River catchment in County Cork to promote the Waters of LIFE project, encourage involvement in the pilot agri environmental scheme and raise awareness off water quality impacts from agriculture and their solutions. View the procurement »
2026-01-13   Delivery of Conservation Measures with a focus on control of Rhododendron in Twelve Bens/Garraun Plateau SAC ,... (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
This Call for Tender seeks a contractor to implement works as part of a multi-actor, community embedded ecosystem restoration programme. Building on pilot projects, 2021 to 2025, in Galway, Mayo, and Donegal, the contractor will focus on delivering peatland restoration whilst also building local capacity to address threats to peatland habitats, including Rhododendron ponticum, within the Connemara/SW Mayo region. Constructive engagement with farmers and landowners is a crucial element of this contract. … View the procurement »
2025-12-18   Tern colony wardening services at Lady’s Island Lake, Co. Wexford in 2026 breeding season (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
Tern colony wardening services at Lady’s Island Lake, Co. Wexford in 2026 breeding season View the procurement »
2025-12-08   Tender Title: Provision of testing and monitoring services for water quality in relation to biofilm and waterborne... (Enable Ireland Disability Services Ltd)
The Enable Ireland wishes to invite suppliers to submit proposals for the provision of testing and monitoring of water quality in relation to biofilm and waterborne organisms. Suppliers will be required to take water samples from hot and cold water systems, twice a year in all locations listed in this Tender Response Document. A review of sampling results will take place with issue guidance to follow to site managers if results are out of specification. Suppliers are required to prepare and maintain a … View the procurement »
2025-11-06   Implementation of approved restoration plans for the demonstration of peatland restoration measures on circa. 63ha... (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
Background The successful tenderer will implement two approved restoration plans to demonstrate restoration on approximately 63ha of blanket bog habitat through various peatland restoration measures. The two sites are situated near to Ballycroy, Co Mayo in the Owenduff/ Nephin Complex SAC (000534) and SPA (004098). The site areas are as follows: Site 1. Claggan Mountain boardwalk, Co. Mayo 35ha Site 2. Bunmore, Co. Mayo 28ha Scope This project is being delivered in two phases. Phase 1 involved the … View the procurement »
2025-11-06   Implementation of restoration plans for c.37ha of blanket bog through various peatland restoration measures on three... (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
Scope This project is being delivered in two phases. Phase 1 involved the preparation of a site specific peatland restoration plans. Phase 2 will be the implementation of the proposed measures as agreed by the landowner/commonage shareholders and LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature detailed in the approved restoration plans. This proposal relates to Phase 2 of the project and will be delivered before 30th April 2026. Call for Tender Tenders are invited for delivery of: The provision of materials, labour and … View the procurement »
2025-09-23   Production of a Conservation Grazing Manual (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
It is intended that in 2026, the Scientific Advice and Research (SAR) Directorate of NPWS will progress and produce a conservation grazing ‘manual’, which could be referred to by landowners, farmers, advisers, academics and administrators for time to come. In the process of formulating such a manual, various relevant stakeholders would be engaged with and included in contributing to the manual. View the procurement »
2025-08-27   National Hare Survey 2025-2028 (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is seeking proposals for the delivery of a nationwide survey of the Irish hare (Lepus timidus hibernicus), a species of unique ecological and cultural significance. As Ireland’s only native lagomorph and an endemic subspecies, the Irish hare plays a vital role in our natural heritage. This survey will provide up-to-date data on its distribution, abundance, and habitat use across a range of landscapes. View the procurement »
2025-07-21   Professional scientific and technical services for the establishment of blanket bog provisional restoration... (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
Professional scientific and technical services for the establishment of blanket bog provisional restoration requirements for blanket bog SAC. View the procurement »
2025-06-10   Delivery of Conservation Measures with a focus on Rhododendron ponticum control with peatland restoration within the... (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The Site Specific Conservation Objectives for Cloghernagore Bog and Glenveagh National Park SAC 002047 notes the presence of Rhododendron in the attribute/target lists for peatland habitats such as Dry and Wet Heaths and Blanket Bog. In the instance of Fawnboy Bog, Lough Nacung SAC 000140, the presence of Rhododendron is not specified however the attribute Vegetation composition: non-native species is listed for dry and wet heath and blanket bog in the conservation objectives. The relevant … View the procurement »
2025-06-10   Delivery of Conservation Measures with a focus on Rhododendron ponticum control within the Corraun Plateau,... (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
This Call for Tender (CfT) seeks a suitable contractor to further develop multi-actor community-led pilot projects, building on successful preliminary projects in Co. Mayo in 2022 -2025, which seek to develop local capacity to implement ecosystem restoration actions. Although the primary focus will be Rhododendron control, further peatland restoration methods will also be developed and implemented. A key goal is to develop capacity at a local level. The successful contractor will extend the existing … View the procurement »
2025-06-10   Delivery of Conservation Measures with focus on Rhododendron ponticum control within the Twelve Bens/Garraun... (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
This Call for Tender (CfT) seeks a suitable contractor to further develop multi-actor community-led pilot projects, building on successful preliminary projects in counties Galway and SW Mayo in 2021 -2024, which seek to develop local capacity to implement ecosystem restoration actions. Although the primary focus will be Rhododendron control, further peatland restoration methods and actions will also be developed and implemented, along with the identification of pressures and threats in the target areas. … View the procurement »
2025-06-03   A nationwide citizen science-based bird monitoring programme, including the Countryside Bird Survey (CBS) and the... (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
In summary, the Services comprise: The provision of a nationwide citizen science-based bird monitoring programme, comprised of the Countryside Bird Survey (CBS) and the Irish Wetland Birds Survey (I-WeBS) and other associated surveys. View the procurement »
2025-05-26   Consultancy services for Futurecast (Manorhamilton innovation and Development CLG: W8 Innovation Centre)
Provision of Consultancy Services in the project areas of Energy, Environment, Innovation, and Science and Circularity on behalf of Futurecast, funded through the Enterprise Ireland Initiative Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme supported under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) View the procurement »
2025-05-20   Provision of scientific and technical advice to raised bogs conservation and restoration contract opportunity (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
Provision of scientific and technical advice to raised bogs conservation and restoration contract opportunity View the procurement »
2025-05-16   Surveillance monitoring and survey of the freshwater pearl mussel 2025-2030 (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
Surveillance monitoring and survey of the freshwater pearl mussel 2025-2030, comprising of annual monitoring of 2 reference SAC populations and routine monitoring of 29 SAC/non-SAC populations. View the procurement »
2025-05-14   Ballaghveny Landfill Phase 1 Cap (Tipperary County Council)
Tipperary County Council - Ballaghveny Landfill Phase 1 Cap View the procurement »
2025-04-17   Provision of technical support services relating to the development of Irelands National Restoration Plan under the... (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The main objective of this RFT is to assist NPWS in quantifying habitats and species targets, and identifying necessary measures (ongoing and future), to meet the requirements of the NRP. View the procurement »
2025-04-10   Conservation Planning Site-Specific Conservation Objectives (SSCO) support 2025 - 2027 (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 … 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 »
2025-03-13   Request for Services for Informing long-term management and monitoring for biodiversity in a developed agricultural... (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is seeking tenders for a Master’s (MSc) study of biodiversity at Brú na Bóinne National Park, acquired by the State in 2023. The research Master’s, anticipated to be of 24 months’ duration, will consist of building on existing datasets and evaluating existing habitats (Appendix A), establishing and evaluating monitoring protocols and indices, and working closely with regional management and the Scientific Advice and Research Directorate of NPWS to build … View the procurement »
2025-03-10   Farm Plan Grassland Monitoring 2025-2027 (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) require a contractor/contract team to carry out baseline and review surveys of Annex-quality grasslands and good quality semi-natural grasslands on a subset of NPWS Farm Plan sites. It is envisaged that c.20-25 farms will be included. Close liaison with the NPWS Grassland Ecologists and with the NPWS Agri-Ecology Unit will be required throughout. This work will need to be done by an experienced botanist(s), and fieldwork should take place between May and … View the procurement »
2025-03-07   The provision of Rapid assessment of invasive marine species in marinas (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The rapid assessment of marinas has become an established method of surveying for the presence of invasive marine species. A key advantage of this survey type is it can be run independently of the tidal state and does not require a vessel or significant outlay on equipment. These habitats also tend to be ideal settlement sites for introduced species due to their sheltered nature and thus are good proxies for the condition of the wider environment. It is proposed to survey a representative sample of the … 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 »
2025-02-20   Requests for Tenders for the Provision of Carbon Monitoring Scientific Support (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The main purpose of this request for tender is to procure scientific support to monitor NPWS flux chamber and eddy covariance greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring sites, and to instrument and set-up new sites at selected locations. View the procurement »
2025-02-13   Geotechnical and geophysical investigation at Liffey Head Bog – Phase 3 Restoration Project (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
The purpose of his request for tender is to procure scientific support to carry out geotechnical and geophysical investigations in a blanket bog area identified for restoration work in an area of Liffey Head Bog and Luggala Estate located within the Wicklow Mountains National Park (WMNP) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC). This work continues restoration work carried out in other areas of Liffey Head Bog between 2022 and 2024, and will contribute to Phase 3 of the restoration programme. View the procurement »
2025-01-21   Water Quality Monitoring Equipment (Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage)
Multi-parameter water quality sondes capable of long-term deployment in a coastal lagoon, with minimal maintenance requirements and with a suitable telemetry system to permit data to be transmitted at least twice per day, and software to allow for data transfer. View the procurement »