TR4553 The operation of ESB’s Salmon Hatchery at Ballyshannon Co Donegal, Parteen, Co Tipperary and Carrigadrohid Co Cork and for any additional activities relating to ESB Sustainable Rivers Strategy

It is proposed that the Framework Agreement will include (non-exhaustive list – high level scope): • Fish Feeding • Fish Stripping • Egg/Alevin Picking • Fin clipping/Tagging • Egg Shocking • Pre-smolt planting • Un Fed Fry Planting • Smolt Release • Tank washing/painting • Fish Grading • Fish Pass …

CPV: 73100000 Research and experimental development services
Place of execution:
TR4553 The operation of ESB’s Salmon Hatchery at Ballyshannon Co Donegal, Parteen, Co Tipperary and Carrigadrohid Co Cork and for any additional activities relating to ESB Sustainable Rivers Strategy
Awarding body:
Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Award number:
0

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Legal type of the buyer : Public undertaking, controlled by a central government authority
Activity of the contracting entity : Electricity-related activities

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : TR4553 The operation of ESB’s Salmon Hatchery at Ballyshannon Co Donegal, Parteen, Co Tipperary and Carrigadrohid Co Cork and for any additional activities relating to ESB Sustainable Rivers Strategy
Description : It is proposed that the Framework Agreement will include (non-exhaustive list – high level scope): • Fish Feeding • Fish Stripping • Egg/Alevin Picking • Fin clipping/Tagging • Egg Shocking • Pre-smolt planting • Un Fed Fry Planting • Smolt Release • Tank washing/painting • Fish Grading • Fish Pass Cleaning • Fish Trapping • Brood Sorting • Fish releases • Data Management: • Plant Maintenance • Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds. • Visitor Centre • General Management of the Hatchery (Utility Bills, Vermin Control etc) • Fish Health Surveillance (including fortnightly Fish Veterinary Service in April/May and at any other occasion required • Main Intake screens cleaning • Environmental and Safety Documentation input and achieving ISO Certification • Meet Fish Targets (numbers and density) • Comply with Biology Requirements • Assist with ESB’s Eel Trap and Transport Initiative • Assist with ESB’s Elver Monitoring and Transportation Protocols • Assist with Project Management of River Sustainability Contractors • Assist with Electro-Fishing of local rivers upon request by ESB Fisheries Conservation • Assist with ESB’s Salmon Genetics Sampling Requirements • Assist with ESB’s Sustainable Rivers Strategy upon request by ESB • Any other Services as required by ESB to assist in the operation of it’s Fisheries and Sustainable Rivers Strategy as they arise.
Procedure identifier : 06c7889c-9a5d-4452-920e-e297f74c3228
Type of procedure : Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73100000 Research and experimental development services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 3 000 000 Euro
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 3 000 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/25/EU

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Sources of grounds for exclusion : Procurement Document

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : TR4553 The operation of ESB’s Salmon Hatchery at Ballyshannon Co Donegal, Parteen, Co Tipperary and Carrigadrohid Co Cork and for any additional activities relating to ESB Sustainable Rivers Strategy
Description : It is proposed that the Framework Agreement will include (non-exhaustive list – high level scope): • Fish Feeding • Fish Stripping • Egg/Alevin Picking • Fin clipping/Tagging • Egg Shocking • Pre-smolt planting • Un Fed Fry Planting • Smolt Release • Tank washing/painting • Fish Grading • Fish Pass Cleaning • Fish Trapping • Brood Sorting • Fish releases • Data Management: • Plant Maintenance • Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds. • Visitor Centre • General Management of the Hatchery (Utility Bills, Vermin Control etc) • Fish Health Surveillance (including fortnightly Fish Veterinary Service in April/May and at any other occasion required • Main Intake screens cleaning • Environmental and Safety Documentation input and achieving ISO Certification • Meet Fish Targets (numbers and density) • Comply with Biology Requirements • Assist with ESB’s Eel Trap and Transport Initiative • Assist with ESB’s Elver Monitoring and Transportation Protocols • Assist with Project Management of River Sustainability Contractors • Assist with Electro-Fishing of local rivers upon request by ESB Fisheries Conservation • Assist with ESB’s Salmon Genetics Sampling Requirements • Assist with ESB’s Sustainable Rivers Strategy upon request by ESB • Any other Services as required by ESB to assist in the operation of it’s Fisheries and Sustainable Rivers Strategy as they arise.
Internal identifier : 0

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73100000 Research and experimental development services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 5 Year

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 3 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 20/10/2025 00:00 +01:00

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of expressions of interest : 27/10/2025 12:00 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : The High Court of Ireland
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Organisation processing tenders : Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Registration number : 252574
Postal address : 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D02 KT92
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : 01 6765831
Internet address : https://www.esb.ie
Buyer profile : https://www.esb.ie
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : The High Court of Ireland
Registration number : The High Court of Ireland
Department : The High Court of Ireland
Postal address : Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D07 WDX8
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : +353 1 8886000
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : European Dynamics S.A.
Registration number : 002024901000
Department : European Dynamics S.A.
Town : Athens
Postcode : 15125
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών ( EL301 )
Country : Greece
Telephone : +30 2108094500
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 377b36bf-4b73-4072-a52d-7fb81b8ce1cd - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Prior information notice or a periodic indicative notice used as a call for competition – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 09/10/2025 16:46 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00671461-2025
OJ S issue number : 196/2025
Publication date : 13/10/2025