Feasibility Study for Pump Tracks in the Ballyhoura Region

Ballyhoura Development CLG_1274

Recreational trails across the Ballyhoura region provide a recreational experience for thousands of people annually and have grown to become a critical part of the sense of place and way of life of the area. The trails are a significant driver of local social, environmental and economic activity and contribute positively to the physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being of residents and visitors. The Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail Network is a key part of this recreational infrastructure and the largest of its kind in Ireland, with over 100 kilometres of MTB trails. The network includes trails for all and entices thousands of national and international visitors to the Ballyhoura Region every year. A recent Ballyhoura Trails Masterplan (available here), associated consultations and other local evidence has shown that access to the trails and to the sport for young people and beginners is limited, with a lack of โ€˜beginner friendlyโ€™ trails and other infrastructure to introduce people to the sport and its myriad of associated benefits for individuals and communities. On foot of this, Ballyhoura Development have secured ORIS (Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme) with a process underway to investigate the feasibility of a Pump Track at various locations across the Ballyhoura Region. Proposals are invited from qualified consultants with proven experience and expertise in regional strategy design and development, community and stakeholder consultation, ecological assessments, data collection and analysis and sustainability to lead the feasibility study. Process should include the following stages and is anticipated to run from Feb 2026 to Sept 2026.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2025-12-10. The procurement was published on 2025-11-17.

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Procurement history
Date Document
2025-11-17 Contract notice
Contract notice (2025-11-17)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Feasibility Study for Pump Tracks in the Ballyhoura Region
Short description:
Recreational trails across the Ballyhoura region provide a recreational experience for thousands of people annually and have grown to become a critical part of the sense of place and way of life of the area. The trails are a significant driver of local social, environmental and economic activity and contribute positively to the physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being of residents and visitors. The Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail Network is a key part of this recreational infrastructure and the largest of its kind in Ireland, with over 100 kilometres of MTB trails. The network includes trails for all and entices thousands of national and international visitors to the Ballyhoura Region every year. A recent Ballyhoura Trails Masterplan (available here), associated consultations and other local evidence has shown that access to the trails and to the sport for young people and beginners is limited, with a lack of โ€˜beginner friendlyโ€™ trails and other infrastructure to introduce people to the sport and its myriad of associated benefits for individuals and communities. On foot of this, Ballyhoura Development have secured ORIS (Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme) with a process underway to investigate the feasibility of a Pump Track at various locations across the Ballyhoura Region. Proposals are invited from qualified consultants with proven experience and expertise in regional strategy design and development, community and stakeholder consultation, ecological assessments, data collection and analysis and sustainability to lead the feasibility study. Process should include the following stages and is anticipated to run from Feb 2026 to Sept 2026.
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Type of contract: Services
Products/services: Feasibility study ๐Ÿ“ฆ
Estimated value excluding VAT: 40 000 EUR ๐Ÿ’ฐ
Description
Internal identifier: 0
Additional products/services: Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis ๐Ÿ“ฆ
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
Place of performance: Mid-West ๐Ÿ™๏ธ
Duration: 9 months
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001

Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure โœ…
Legal basis: Other
Accelerated procedure:
National Procurement Guidelines allowing suppliers to reply within 21 days for submission and for completition of project Feb - Sept 2026 guideline
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2025-12-10 17:00:00 ๐Ÿ“…
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2025-12-11 00:00:00 ๐Ÿ“…
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=7004238
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 9 days
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Opening date: 2025-12-11 00:00:00 ๐Ÿ“…
Place: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=7004238
Electronic payment will be used โœ…
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2025-12-01 17:00:00 ๐Ÿ“…

Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Ballyhoura Development CLG_1274
National registration number: 190417
Postal address: Ballyhoura Centre, Main Street, Kilfinane, Co Limerick
Postal code: V35T2P3
Postal town: Limerick
Region: Mid-West ๐Ÿ™๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
Contact point: Padraig Casey
E-mail: pcasey@ballyhoura.org ๐Ÿ“ง
Phone: 0639300 ๐Ÿ“ž
URL: https://wwwballyhouradevelopment.com ๐ŸŒ
Address of the buyer profile: https://wwwballyhouradevelopment.com ๐ŸŒ
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
Main activity
General public services
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=7004238 ๐ŸŒ
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7004238 ๐ŸŒ
Electronic submission: Required

Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Department: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin ๐Ÿ™๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie ๐Ÿ“ง
Phone: +353 1 8886000 ๐Ÿ“ž
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Same as: Review body
Source: OJS 2025/S 222-763631 (2025-11-17)
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