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Ireland: Tenders/Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage/Research Vessel for Inland Waters

  1. Competition notice published

    Oct 8, 10:07 AMOctober 8, 2026 10:07 AM

  2. Questions deadline

    Oct 29, 11:00 AMOctober 29, 2026 11:00 AM

  3. Tender submission deadline

    Nov 5, 11:00 AMNovember 5, 2026 11:00 AM

  4. Opening date

    Nov 8, 11:00 PMNovember 8, 2026 11:00 PM

  5. Tender validity period

    Nov 26, 11:00 AMNovember 26, 2026 11:00 AM

Brief

Research Vessel for Inland Waters

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The competition has expired without a winner being announced.

Deadline
Nov 5,Expired
Procedure
OpenSingle stage
Agreement
Buying goods
Estimated value
€200Kover 1 year

Brief

The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage needs 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, with a maximum total value of 200,000 EUR over 1 year. 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. Both new and second-hand vessels will be considered, with second-hand options requiring under 1,000 certified engine hours and complete service logs. The project location is West.

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From the notice

  • 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.

  • Contact

    ethan.devaney@npws.gov.ie
  • Type
    Competition
  • Location
    West
  • Main code
    Goods vessels
    34512500
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