Tenders/Doneraile Weirs Barrier Mitigation Project

Doneraile Weirs Barrier Mitigation Project

Inland Fisheries Ireland

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the architecture and engineering and agriculture and food security sectors, with a focus on Fisheries. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 275,000.

Published through eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the architecture and engineering sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Inland Fisheries Ireland is seeking to procure multidisciplinary consultancy services to assist with the delivery of a Barrier Mitigation Project, Doneraile Weirs on the Awbeg River in Doneraile, Co. Cork, through the completion of Phases 1 to 3. The appointed Consultant will undertake all necessary engineering, environmental and planning services required to progress the project through feasibility, option selection, and statutory consent stages in accordance with the Planning and Development Acts 2000–2023, the Capital Works Management Framework, and Infrastructure Guidelines 2023. The Barrier Mitigation Project aims to mitigate the impacts of the identified barriers on fish passage and restore more natural river processes along the associated rivers. The commission forms a specific action under Ireland’s Water Action Plan 2024 and supports implementation of the National Barrier Mitigation Programme to deliver improved ecological status under the EU Water Framework Directive. The Consultant will act as the Designer, Project Supervisor Design Process during all Phases of the project and carry out all related necessary duties.

Data provenance

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About Inland Fisheries Ireland

Inland Fisheries Ireland has issued 229 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 195 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security, General Supplies & Services, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via ireland_etenders_csv, eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Ireland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Inland Fisheries Ireland in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €275,000 - €275,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.