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Ireland – Goods vessels – Research Vessel for Inland Waters

Issued by National Parks and Wildlife · via TED — Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

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Published
9 Oct 2026
Closes
5 Nov 2026, 23:59 UTC
Value
EUR 200,000
Reference
699356-2026
Location
Ireland
Sector
Transport & Logistics
Type
goods

At a glance

National Parks and Wildlife in Ireland has published an invitation to bid in transport & logistics: “Ireland – Goods vessels – Research Vessel for Inland Waters”. Submissions close on 5 November 2026, 25 days from today. The stated value is EUR 200,000. Quote reference 699356-2026 in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. There are 55 open transport & logistics notices in Ireland on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through TED — Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), not through FreeTender.

Details

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is seeking tenders for a dedicated, enclosed river cruiser-class vessel to serve as a scientific research platform and operational "mothership" on Lough Ree and the River Shannon catchment. Both new and second-hand vessels will be considered. The vessel must feature a maximum air draft of 3.80m, a maximum water draft of 0.82m, a minimum of 5–6 berths across 2 separate cabins, a functional flybridge, and heavy-duty stainless steel davits for tender management. Second-hand options must have under 1,000 certified engine hours and complete service logs.

Lots Lot 1 — Research Vessel for Inland Waters (estimated 200000)

Buyer: National Parks and Wildlife

Buyer country: IRL

Procedure: open

CPV code: 34512500

Full notice, tender documents and how to bid are on the official TED page (link above).

Context for bidders

There are 55 open Transport & Logistics tenders in Ireland. This one closes in 25 days.

Documents

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this transport & logistics opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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