Updated Offshore Bedrock Map for the Irish and Celtic Seas

With the growing interest in offshore wind energy around Ireland, there is an increasing demand for a more detailed understanding of the rock types that are exposed on and underly the Irish seabed. In 2016, Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) contributed a coarse offshore bedrock map to EMODnet Geology*, providing a …

CPV: 71351900 Geology, oceanography and hydrology services, 71351910 Geology services, 71351912 Stratigraphic geology services, 71351920 Oceanography and hydrology services, 71351922 Physical oceanography services, 71354000 Map-making services
Deadline:
July 23, 2025, 1 p.m.
Deadline type:
Submitting a bid
Place of execution:
Updated Offshore Bedrock Map for the Irish and Celtic Seas
Awarding body:
Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Award number:
0

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Legal type of the buyer : Central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Updated Offshore Bedrock Map for the Irish and Celtic Seas
Description : With the growing interest in offshore wind energy around Ireland, there is an increasing demand for a more detailed understanding of the rock types that are exposed on and underly the Irish seabed. In 2016, Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) contributed a coarse offshore bedrock map to EMODnet Geology*, providing a valuable baseline for geological assessments – this was based on available data and studies at the time. However, this existing map is no longer fit for purpose and does not meet the evolving requirements of Ireland’s maritime aspirations. Advances in geological studies, marine surveys, and offshore infrastructure planning since 2016 necessitate an updated and refined offshore bedrock geological map. Incorporating new data and insights will enhance site selection, foundation design, and overall project feasibility, supporting the sustainable expansion of Ireland’s offshore renewable energy sector, in addition to an improved understanding of Ireland’s offshore geology across a range of sectors. It is proposed here to update GSI’s current offshore bedrock geology map for the Irish and Celtic seas (where most offshore renewable energy activity is taking place in the coming years).
Procedure identifier : f252babc-f004-4912-bbd0-017cf304ee88
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 71351900 Geology, oceanography and hydrology services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71351912 Stratigraphic geology services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71351910 Geology services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71351922 Physical oceanography services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71351920 Oceanography and hydrology services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71354000 Map-making services

2.1.2 Place of performance

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

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 100 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Updated Offshore Bedrock Map for the Irish and Celtic Seas
Description : With the growing interest in offshore wind energy around Ireland, there is an increasing demand for a more detailed understanding of the rock types that are exposed on and underly the Irish seabed. In 2016, Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) contributed a coarse offshore bedrock map to EMODnet Geology*, providing a valuable baseline for geological assessments – this was based on available data and studies at the time. However, this existing map is no longer fit for purpose and does not meet the evolving requirements of Ireland’s maritime aspirations. Advances in geological studies, marine surveys, and offshore infrastructure planning since 2016 necessitate an updated and refined offshore bedrock geological map. Incorporating new data and insights will enhance site selection, foundation design, and overall project feasibility, supporting the sustainable expansion of Ireland’s offshore renewable energy sector, in addition to an improved understanding of Ireland’s offshore geology across a range of sectors. It is proposed here to update GSI’s current offshore bedrock geology map for the Irish and Celtic seas (where most offshore renewable energy activity is taking place in the coming years).
Internal identifier : 0

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 71351900 Geology, oceanography and hydrology services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71351912 Stratigraphic geology services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71351910 Geology services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71351922 Physical oceanography services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71351920 Oceanography and hydrology services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71354000 Map-making services

5.1.2 Place of performance

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

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 18 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 100 000 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

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

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

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 tenders : 23/07/2025 13:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 23/07/2025 13:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
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 -
Information about review deadlines : Three (3) months after contract awarded
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment -
Organisation processing tenders : Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Registration number : 4002073W
Postal address : Tom Johnson House, Haddington Road
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D04K7X4
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : 01 678 2000
Internet address : http://www.decc.gov.ie
Buyer profile : http://www.decc.gov.ie
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
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

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 : 52418fbc-5a7b-4c41-9a2d-c5978ec9eaef - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 18/06/2025 16:19 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00400743-2025
OJ S issue number : 117/2025
Publication date : 20/06/2025