The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), an Executive Agency within the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH), provides the legislative and policy framework for the conservation of nature and biodiversity in the Republic of Ireland. It also oversees its implementation, based on good science, with particular emphasis on the protection of habitats and species through, among other means, the designation and conservation of sites under EU Directives and national legislation. The Natterjack Toad [Epidalea calamita] is listed on Annex IV of the E.U. Habitats Directive [92/43/EEC] and is also protected under the Wildlife Acts [1976 and 2000]. The species is considered to be Endangered in Ireland and in Unfavourable conservation status. The full details of its most recent conservation assessment (2019) can be viewed here: https://www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/NPWS_2019_Vol3_Species_Article17.pdf The Natterjack Toad lives at the edge of its climatic range in Ireland and is confined to a small number of coastal sites around the Dingle and Iveragh peninsulas in West Kerry. Recent monitoring contracts provide up to date information on all of the known breeding sites for the species. The most recent published report is here: https://www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/IWM107.pdf
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2023-11-30.
The procurement was published on 2023-10-18.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“Monitoring of Natterjack toad ( Epidalea calamita) populations in Co. Kerry, 2024-2026”
Products/services: Environmental protection📦
Short description:
“The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), an Executive Agency within the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH), provides the...”
Short description
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), an Executive Agency within the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH), provides the legislative and policy framework for the conservation of nature and biodiversity in the Republic of Ireland. It also oversees its implementation, based on good science, with particular emphasis on the protection of habitats and species through, among other means, the designation and conservation of sites under EU Directives and national legislation. The Natterjack Toad [Epidalea calamita] is listed on Annex IV of the E.U. Habitats Directive [92/43/EEC] and is also protected under the Wildlife Acts [1976 and 2000]. The species is considered to be Endangered in Ireland and in Unfavourable conservation status. The full details of its most recent conservation assessment (2019) can be viewed here: https://www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/NPWS_2019_Vol3_Species_Article17.pdf The Natterjack Toad lives at the edge of its climatic range in Ireland and is confined to a small number of coastal sites around the Dingle and Iveragh peninsulas in West Kerry. Recent monitoring contracts provide up to date information on all of the known breeding sites for the species. The most recent published report is here: https://www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/IWM107.pdf
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 200 000 💰
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), an Executive Agency within the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH), provides the legislative and policy framework for the conservation of nature and biodiversity in the Republic of Ireland. It also oversees its implementation, based on good science, with particular emphasis on the protection of habitats and species through, among other means, the designation and conservation of sites under EU Directives and national legislation. The Natterjack Toad [Epidalea calamita] is listed on Annex IV of the E.U. Habitats Directive [92/43/EEC] and is also protected under the Wildlife Acts [1976 and 2000]. The species is considered to be Endangered in Ireland and in Unfavourable conservation status. The full details of its most recent conservation assessment (2019) can be viewed here: https://www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/NPWS_2019_Vol3_Species_Article17.pdf The Natterjack Toad lives at the edge of its climatic range in Ireland and is confined to a small number of coastal sites around the Dingle and Iveragh peninsulas in West Kerry. Recent monitoring contracts provide up to date information on all of the known breeding sites for the species. The most recent published report is here: https://www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/IWM107.pdf
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Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 200 000 💰
Duration
Start date: 2023-11-30 📅
End date: 2026-12-01 📅
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal ✅ Description
Description of renewals: One six month renewal
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2023-11-30
16:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2023-11-30
16:30 📅
Complementary information Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
Review body
Name: Ogp
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Source: OJS 2023/S 204-640814 (2023-10-18)
Contract award notice (2024-01-31) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Name: Department of Housing
Postal town: Dublin
Contact person: Nicola Meneses
E-mail: nicola.meneses@npws.gov.ie📧
URL: https://www.gov.ie🌏
Object Scope of the procurement
Products/services: Research and development services and related consultancy services📦
Short description:
“The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), an Executive Agency within the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH), provides the...”
Short description
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), an Executive Agency within the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH), provides the legislative and policy framework for the conservation of nature and biodiversity in the Republic of Ireland. It also oversees its implementation, based on good science, with particular emphasis on the protection of habitats and species through, among other means, the designation and conservation of sites under EU Directives and national legislation. The Natterjack Toad [Epidalea calamita] is listed on Annex IV of the E.U. Habitats Directive [92/43/EEC] and is also protected under the Wildlife Acts [1976 and 2000]. The species is considered to be Endangered in Ireland and in Unfavourable conservation status.
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Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT): EUR 199 493 💰
Award criteria
Price
Procedure Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2023/S 204-640814
Award of contract
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Date of conclusion of the contract: 2023-12-04 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Queens University Belfast
Postal town: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Region: United Kingdom 🏙️
The contractor is an SME
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 199 493 💰
Source: OJS 2024/S 025-072876 (2024-01-31)