Predator Contract Services

BirdWatch Ireland_85627

SCOPE OF WORK The successful tenderer will work closely with the existing Conservation Keeper and Project Manager to focus their efforts, with the aim of retaining and, if possible, growing populations of breeding waders at sites within the network, which are deemed to be a priority. The Services are expected to be required on a seasonal basis for up to 5 months (approximately 21 weeks) per annum during the contract term. The actual duration and timing of services in each year shall be as agreed between the parties. The successful tenderer will undertake/assist with the following tasks: โ€ข Strategic and systematic control of unprotected predators in the area of Donegal deemed to be a priority in each year. โ€ข This will entail the legal control and humane dispatching of predators, namely Red Fox, American Mink, Hooded Crow and Magpie within an agreed buffer of the chosen site(s). โ€ข Maintaining a log and recording relevant information on keepering activities. This will include using Apps in the field to accurately record all activity. โ€ข Assist the Conservation Project Manager and Conservation Keeper in the erecting and ongoing monitoring and maintenance of predator proof fences. โ€ข Provide additional support in delivering habitat management works as required. DATES OF OPERATION This contract will be in place annually commencing in June 2026 until 31 July 2029, when the project finishes. The main contract period for each year will be agreed annually with the successful tenderer. ESTIMATE CONTRACT VALUE The maximum price that BirdWatch Ireland has for this contract is โ‚ฌ100,014 (inclusive of VAT) or โ‚ฌ88,118 (exclusive VAT), VAT rate of 13.5 percent. Please refer to the tender document for additional information on the award criteria, selection criteria, and terms of the call for tender.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2026-05-17. The procurement was published on 2026-04-30.

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Procurement history
Date Document
2026-04-30 Contract notice
Contract notice (2026-04-30)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Predator Contract Services
Short description:
SCOPE OF WORK The successful tenderer will work closely with the existing Conservation Keeper and Project Manager to focus their efforts, with the aim of retaining and, if possible, growing populations of breeding waders at sites within the network, which are deemed to be a priority. The Services are expected to be required on a seasonal basis for up to 5 months (approximately 21 weeks) per annum during the contract term. The actual duration and timing of services in each year shall be as agreed between the parties. The successful tenderer will undertake/assist with the following tasks: โ€ข Strategic and systematic control of unprotected predators in the area of Donegal deemed to be a priority in each year. โ€ข This will entail the legal control and humane dispatching of predators, namely Red Fox, American Mink, Hooded Crow and Magpie within an agreed buffer of the chosen site(s). โ€ข Maintaining a log and recording relevant information on keepering activities. This will include using Apps in the field to accurately record all activity. โ€ข Assist the Conservation Project Manager and Conservation Keeper in the erecting and ongoing monitoring and maintenance of predator proof fences. โ€ข Provide additional support in delivering habitat management works as required. DATES OF OPERATION This contract will be in place annually commencing in June 2026 until 31 July 2029, when the project finishes. The main contract period for each year will be agreed annually with the successful tenderer. ESTIMATE CONTRACT VALUE The maximum price that BirdWatch Ireland has for this contract is โ‚ฌ100,014 (inclusive of VAT) or โ‚ฌ88,118 (exclusive VAT), VAT rate of 13.5 percent. Please refer to the tender document for additional information on the award criteria, selection criteria, and terms of the call for tender.
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Type of contract: Services
Products/services: Endangered species protection services ๐Ÿ“ฆ
Estimated value excluding VAT: 88 118 EUR ๐Ÿ’ฐ
Description
Internal identifier: 0
Quantity: 1 hour
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) โœ…
Aim of strategic procurement: Reduction of environmental impacts
The procurement supports environmental and biodiversity objectives by directly contributing to the protection and recovery of ground-nesting wader populations within priority sites in Donegal. The services focus on targeted, evidence-based predator management, combined with habitat improvement and infrastructure such as predator-proof fencing, to enhance breeding success and ecosystem resilience. All activities will be carried out in a lawful and humane manner, with strict controls and monitoring to ensure compliance with wildlife and animal welfare standards. The use of digital field recording improves data accuracy and transparency, supporting adaptive management and long-term conservation outcomes under seasonal, site-led delivery plans.
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Approach to reducing environmental impacts: Other
Green Procurement Criteria: EU Green Public Procurement criteria
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
Place of performance: Border ๐Ÿ™๏ธ
Duration: 38 months
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001
Description
Town: Letterkenny

Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure โœ…
Legal basis: Other
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2026-05-17 17:00:00 ๐Ÿ“…
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: 30 days
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2026-05-11 17:00:00 ๐Ÿ“…

Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: BirdWatch Ireland_85627
Postal address: Birdwatch Ireland, Cedarwood House, Carnamuggagh Upper, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Postal code: F92 Y38C
Postal town: Letterkenny
Region: Border ๐Ÿ™๏ธ
Country: Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช
E-mail: adonaghy@birdwatchireland.ie ๐Ÿ“ง
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
Buyer contracting type: The buyer is not a contracting entity
Main activity
Environment
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8031239 ๐ŸŒ
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8031239 ๐ŸŒ
EU funds programme: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (2021/2027)
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 2026/S 085-302006 (2026-04-30)
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