Tenders/Research Vessel for Inland Waters

Research Vessel for Inland Waters

National Parks and Wildlife

Published: Oct 9, 2026

Updated: Oct 9, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the environment and climate, general supplies and Research sectors, with a focus on Scientific Research. 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 the supply of goods in the environment and climate sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on October 9, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About National Parks and Wildlife

National Parks and Wildlife has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, General Supplies & Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement. Most recent publication: October 9, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 National Parks and Wildlife in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies 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.