Procurement Summary
Country: Ireland
Summary: Predator Contract Services
Deadline: 14 Jun 2026
Posting Date: 21 May 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 141736715
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Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
CPV Classification
90721700 - Endangered species protection services
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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: • Strategic and systematic control of unprotected predators in the area of Donegal deemed to be a priority in each year. • 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). • Maintaining a log and recording relevant information on keepering activities. This will include using Apps in the field to accurately record all activity. • Assist the Conservation Project Manager and Conservation Keeper in the erecting and ongoing monitoring and maintenance of predator proof fences. • 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 €100, 014 (inclusive of VAT) or €88, 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.
Procedure : Open
Publication Date : 14/06/2026
Deadline : 14/06/2026 17:00:00
Documents
Tender Notice