Tenders/Provision of Dog Shelter and Associated Services for the Galway County Council administrative area

Provision of Dog Shelter and Associated Services for the Galway County Council administrative area

Galway County Council

Published: Sep 25, 2026

Updated: Sep 26, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the environment and climate, agriculture and food security and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Veterinary and Buildings. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 services in the environment and climate sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Galway County Council, Ireland, is seeking proposals through etenders_ie for the provision of a dog shelter and associated services within its administrative area. This tender indicates a requirement for comprehensive animal welfare services focused on stray, abandoned, or surrendered dogs. The contracting authority is looking for a service provider capable of operating a secure and humane shelter facility. Typical requirements for such a service contract include the provision of adequate housing, food, water, and veterinary care (including vaccinations, neutering, and treatment for sick or injured animals). The scope may also encompass the collection of stray dogs, management of adoptions, microchipping, and public awareness initiatives related to responsible dog ownership. Bidders will need to demonstrate compliance with animal welfare legislation, possess suitable facilities, and have experienced, qualified staff. Emphasis will likely be placed on the humane treatment of animals, rehoming strategies, and efficient management of the service. This procurement is vital for animal welfare and public safety within Galway County.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on September 25, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Galway County Council

Galway County Council has issued 111 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 81 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Architecture & Engineering 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: September 25, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

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

What type of contract is this?

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

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.