The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications seeks the provision of Hydrogeological technical services to Geological Survey Ireland for the 'Lough Carra LIFE Project' from April 2023 to December 2024 (inclusive). Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) is a ‘Coordinating Beneficiary’ partner in the EU funded LIFE Lough Carra project (LIFE20 NAT/IE/000172). Geological Survey Ireland’s Groundwater & Geothermal Unit (GGU) is coordinating ‘Action A2’ within the project, comprising a comprehensive hydrogeological investigation of the catchment. To complete this work, Geological Survey Ireland will need external hydrogeological services over the period (Q1 2023 – Q4 2024) to deliver the following outputs: • Tracer maps of the Lough Carra catchment; • Conceptual model reports; • Karst feature map; • Groundwater level map; and • Final hydrogeological investigation report. There is the possibility that the contract may need to be extended into Q1 2025.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2023-02-17.
The procurement was published on 2023-01-03.
Contract notice (2023-01-03) Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Geology, oceanography and hydrology services
Reference number: RFT 230484
Short description:
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications seeks the provision of Hydrogeological technical services to Geological Survey Ireland for the 'Lough Carra LIFE Project' from April 2023 to December 2024 (inclusive).
Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) is a ‘Coordinating Beneficiary’ partner in the EU funded LIFE Lough Carra project (LIFE20 NAT/IE/000172). Geological Survey Ireland’s Groundwater & Geothermal Unit (GGU) is coordinating ‘Action A2’ within the project, comprising a comprehensive hydrogeological investigation of the catchment.
To complete this work, Geological Survey Ireland will need external hydrogeological services over the period (Q1 2023 – Q4 2024) to deliver the following outputs:
• Tracer maps of the Lough Carra catchment;
• Conceptual model reports;
• Karst feature map;
• Groundwater level map; and
• Final hydrogeological investigation report.
There is the possibility that the contract may need to be extended into Q1 2025.
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications seeks the provision of Hydrogeological technical services to Geological Survey Ireland for the 'Lough Carra LIFE Project' from April 2023 to December 2024 (inclusive).
Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) is a ‘Coordinating Beneficiary’ partner in the EU funded LIFE Lough Carra project (LIFE20 NAT/IE/000172). Geological Survey Ireland’s Groundwater & Geothermal Unit (GGU) is coordinating ‘Action A2’ within the project, comprising a comprehensive hydrogeological investigation of the catchment.
To complete this work, Geological Survey Ireland will need external hydrogeological services over the period (Q1 2023 – Q4 2024) to deliver the following outputs:
• Tracer maps of the Lough Carra catchment;
• Conceptual model reports;
• Karst feature map;
• Groundwater level map; and
• Final hydrogeological investigation report.
There is the possibility that the contract may need to be extended into Q1 2025.
See RFT document and accompanying separate appendices 7.1 and 7.2 related to EU LIFE Reporting.
Object Scope of the procurement
Short description:
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications seeks the provision of Hydrogeological technical services to Geological Survey Ireland for the 'Lough Carra LIFE Project' from April 2023 to December 2024 (inclusive).
Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) is a ‘Coordinating Beneficiary’ partner in the EU funded LIFE Lough Carra project (LIFE20 NAT/IE/000172). Geological Survey Ireland’s Groundwater & Geothermal Unit (GGU) is coordinating ‘Action A2’ within the project, comprising a comprehensive hydrogeological investigation of the catchment.
Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) is a ‘Coordinating Beneficiary’ partner in the EU funded LIFE Lough Carra project (LIFE20 NAT/IE/000172). Geological Survey Ireland’s Groundwater & Geothermal Unit (GGU) is coordinating ‘Action A2’ within the project, comprising a comprehensive hydrogeological investigation of the catchment.
To complete this work, Geological Survey Ireland will need external hydrogeological services over the period (Q1 2023 – Q4 2024) to deliver the following outputs:
• Tracer maps of the Lough Carra catchment;
• Conceptual model reports;
• Karst feature map;
• Groundwater level map; and
• Final hydrogeological investigation report.
There is the possibility that the contract may need to be extended into Q1 2025.
Estimated total value: 200 000 EUR 💰
Short description:
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications seeks the provision of Hydrogeological technical services to Geological Survey Ireland for the 'Lough Carra LIFE Project' from April 2023 to December 2024 (inclusive). Geological Survey Ireland is a division of the Minister's Department.
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications seeks the provision of Hydrogeological technical services to Geological Survey Ireland for the 'Lough Carra LIFE Project' from April 2023 to December 2024 (inclusive). Geological Survey Ireland is a division of the Minister's Department.
Lough Carra is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the source of a drinking water supply. It is currently contaminated, which is affecting the drinking water quality as well as its ecological status. The aim of LIFE Lough Carra Action A2 is to further understand and delineate the groundwater catchment and specific contamination pathways to Lough Carra. This will inform appropriate land use measures in a later part of the project to reduce the contamination that is currently reaching Lough Carra.
Lough Carra is a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the source of a drinking water supply. It is currently contaminated, which is affecting the drinking water quality as well as its ecological status. The aim of LIFE Lough Carra Action A2 is to further understand and delineate the groundwater catchment and specific contamination pathways to Lough Carra. This will inform appropriate land use measures in a later part of the project to reduce the contamination that is currently reaching Lough Carra.
The overall Lough Carra LIFE project is for a defined 5-year period with a start date of October 2021. GSI’s contributing role is limited to the first 3 years of this period. To complete this work, Geological Survey Ireland will need external hydrogeological services over the period (Q1 2023 – Q4 2024) to deliver the following outputs:
The overall Lough Carra LIFE project is for a defined 5-year period with a start date of October 2021. GSI’s contributing role is limited to the first 3 years of this period. To complete this work, Geological Survey Ireland will need external hydrogeological services over the period (Q1 2023 – Q4 2024) to deliver the following outputs:
Estimated value excluding VAT: 200 000 EUR 💰
Duration: 24 months
Description of renewals: The contract includes provision for a single extension of up to 12 months.
Name of EU-financed project or programme: Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) is a ‘Coordinating Beneficiary’ partner in the EU funded LIFE Lough Carra project (LIFE20 NAT/IE/000172). Geological Survey Ireland’s Groundwater & Geothermal Unit (GGU) is coordinating ‘Action A2’ within the project, comprising a comprehensive hydrogeological investigation of the catchment.
Additional information:
See RFT document and accompanying separate appendices 7.1 and 7.2 related to EU LIFE Reporting.
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance: Ireland
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions for participation
Suitability to pursue the professional activity: See RFT Sections 3.1 3.2 and 3.3. Pages 12-19.
Contract execution
Contract performance conditions:
See RFT document (Appendices 1 and 2 Requirements and Specifications and Pricing Schedule Pages 21-27). See also separate related Appendices 7.1 and 7.2 related to EU LIFE Reporting Templates.
Procedure
Legal basis: 32014L0024
Time of receipt of tenders: 12:00
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Tender validity period: 6 months
Tender opening date: 2023-02-17 📅
Tender opening time: 12:00
Place: Geological Survey Ireland Offices Dublin
Additional information:
Geological Survey Ireland staff (at least 2) will open tenders received after 12 noon on 17 February 2023 and will arrange for evaluation by a tender evaluation board of at least 3 staff as soon as possible.