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 24, 2026

Updated: Sep 24, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on General Supplies. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), 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 general supplies 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 in Ireland is seeking tenders for the provision of a dog shelter and associated services. This procurement exercise aims to contract a service provider responsible for the operation and management of a dog shelter facility within the Galway County Council administrative area. The scope of services is expected to include, but is not limited to, the reception, housing, care, and rehoming of stray, abandoned, or surrendered dogs. Key requirements will likely encompass animal welfare standards, veterinary care, feeding, cleaning, waste management, and potentially public engagement initiatives such as adoption drives. The contracting authority will be looking for experienced organisations with a proven track record in animal welfare and shelter management, demonstrating robust operational plans, appropriate staffing levels, and adherence to all relevant animal welfare legislation and regulations in Ireland. The tender documentation will detail specific service level agreements, performance indicators, and reporting obligations. Interested parties are invited to review the full tender package for precise specifications and submission guidelines.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on September 24, 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 4 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 24, 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 TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) 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 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 General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.