With the growing interest in offshore wind energy around Ireland, there is an increasing demand for a more detailed understanding of the rock types that are exposed on and underly the Irish seabed. In 2016, Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) contributed a coarse offshore bedrock map to EMODnet Geology*, providing a valuable baseline for geological assessments – this was based on available data and studies at the time. However, this existing map is no longer fit for purpose and does not meet the evolving requirements of Ireland’s maritime aspirations. Advances in geological studies, marine surveys, and offshore infrastructure planning since 2016 necessitate an updated and refined offshore bedrock geological map. Incorporating new data and insights will enhance site selection, foundation design, and overall project feasibility, supporting the sustainable expansion of Ireland’s offshore renewable energy sector, in addition to an improved understanding of Ireland’s offshore geology across a range of sectors. It is proposed here to update GSI’s current offshore bedrock geology map for the Irish and Celtic seas (where most offshore renewable energy activity is taking place in the coming years).
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2025-07-23.
The procurement was published on 2025-06-18.
Contract notice (2025-06-18) Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Updated Offshore Bedrock Map for the Irish and Celtic Seas
Short description:
“With the growing interest in offshore wind energy around Ireland, there is an increasing demand for a more detailed understanding of the rock types that are...”
Short description
With the growing interest in offshore wind energy around Ireland, there is an increasing demand for a more detailed understanding of the rock types that are exposed on and underly the Irish seabed. In 2016, Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) contributed a coarse offshore bedrock map to EMODnet Geology*, providing a valuable baseline for geological assessments – this was based on available data and studies at the time. However, this existing map is no longer fit for purpose and does not meet the evolving requirements of Ireland’s maritime aspirations. Advances in geological studies, marine surveys, and offshore infrastructure planning since 2016 necessitate an updated and refined offshore bedrock geological map. Incorporating new data and insights will enhance site selection, foundation design, and overall project feasibility, supporting the sustainable expansion of Ireland’s offshore renewable energy sector, in addition to an improved understanding of Ireland’s offshore geology across a range of sectors. It is proposed here to update GSI’s current offshore bedrock geology map for the Irish and Celtic seas (where most offshore renewable energy activity is taking place in the coming years).
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Type of contract: Services
Products/services: Geology, oceanography and hydrology services📦
Estimated value excluding VAT: 100 000 EUR 💰
Description
Description of the procurement:
“With the growing interest in offshore wind energy around Ireland, there is an increasing demand for a more detailed understanding of the rock types that are...”
Description of the procurement
With the growing interest in offshore wind energy around Ireland, there is an increasing demand for a more detailed understanding of the rock types that are exposed on and underly the Irish seabed. In 2016, Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) contributed a coarse offshore bedrock map to EMODnet Geology*, providing a valuable baseline for geological assessments – this was based on available data and studies at the time. However, this existing map is no longer fit for purpose and does not meet the evolving requirements of Ireland’s maritime aspirations. Advances in geological studies, marine surveys, and offshore infrastructure planning since 2016 necessitate an updated and refined offshore bedrock geological map. Incorporating new data and insights will enhance site selection, foundation design, and overall project feasibility, supporting the sustainable expansion of Ireland’s offshore renewable energy sector, in addition to an improved understanding of Ireland’s offshore geology across a range of sectors. It is proposed here to update GSI’s current offshore bedrock geology map for the Irish and Celtic seas (where most offshore renewable energy activity is taking place in the coming years).
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure ✅ Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2025-07-23 13:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2025-07-23 13:30:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5931582
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 6
Complementary information Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie📧
Phone: +353 1 8886000📞 Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
“Three (3) months after contract awarded” Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic payment will be used
Source: OJS 2025/S 117-400743 (2025-06-18)