Delivery of Conservation Measures with focus on Rhododendron ponticum control within the Twelve Bens/Garraun Plateau, Maumturk Mountains, Connemara Bog Complex, Lough Corrib SACs Co Galway NCD-CA035

This Call for Tender (CfT) seeks a suitable contractor to further develop multi-actor community-led pilot projects, building on successful preliminary projects in counties Galway and SW Mayo in 2021 -2024, which seek to develop local capacity to implement ecosystem restoration actions. Although the primary focus will be Rhododendron control, further …

CPV: 45262640 Lucrări de ameliorare a mediului, 90710000 Management de mediu, 90720000 Protecţia mediului, 90722000 Reabilitare ecologică
Termen limită:
18 Iulie 2025, 00:00
Tipul de termen limită:
Depunerea unei oferte
Locul de executare:
Delivery of Conservation Measures with focus on Rhododendron ponticum control within the Twelve Bens/Garraun Plateau, Maumturk Mountains, Connemara Bog Complex, Lough Corrib SACs Co Galway NCD-CA035
Organismul de alocare:
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage
Numărul de atribuire:
0

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : Environmental protection

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Delivery of Conservation Measures with focus on Rhododendron ponticum control within the Twelve Bens/Garraun Plateau, Maumturk Mountains, Connemara Bog Complex, Lough Corrib SACs Co Galway NCD-CA035
Description : This Call for Tender (CfT) seeks a suitable contractor to further develop multi-actor community-led pilot projects, building on successful preliminary projects in counties Galway and SW Mayo in 2021 -2024, which seek to develop local capacity to implement ecosystem restoration actions. Although the primary focus will be Rhododendron control, further peatland restoration methods and actions will also be developed and implemented, along with the identification of pressures and threats in the target areas. An important goal is to develop capacity at a local level. It is hoped that tenders will cover the 1st year of a potential 3-year programme (subject to further funding; Appendix 1). The successful contractor will extend the existing Natura Communities initiative to include the Maumturk Mountains SAC and expand on works in progress within the Twelve Bens/Garraun Plateau, Connemara Bog Complex and Mweelrea/Sheeffry/Erriff Complex SACs and provide a provisional plan as to the threats and pressures in these respective areas in terms of SSCOs. Mapping of the threats and pressures such as Rhododendron ponticum, bare peat areas, drains, etc. of c.13,000 ha within target areas (Twelve Bens/Garraun Plateau - 1320 ha, Maumturk Mountains – 4777 ha, Connemara Bog Complex – 6929 ha) will be completed by June, 2026. Rhododendron control of c.264 ha within target areas (Twelve Bens/Garraun Plateau – 94 ha, Connemara Bog Complex – 75 ha, Mweelrea/Sheeffry/Erriff Complex - 95 ha) will be completed by October, 2025. There will also be re-treatment of target areas in these 3 sites of respectively 129 ha, 65 ha and 218 ha (Appendix 2). The control programme will be run in collaboration with the local community and relevant stakeholders. Completion of peatland restoration and measures to address peat erosion on blanket bog for a site (c. 60 ha) within the Twelve Bens/Garraun Plateau SAC (Appendix 8) Prepare Restoration Action Plans (RAPs) for blanket bog sites of c.120 ha in each of the Mweelrea/Sheeffry/Erriff Complex, Maumturk Mountains and Connemara Bog Complex SACs. To showcase peatland restoration methods and identify the most appropriate methodologies for engagement with communities and landowners in ecosystem restoration, a number of demonstration days (at least 4) will be organised for local communities and landowners by November, 2025. The foundations for successful delivery of the proposed actions will largely build on the current Natura Communities project. This work aimed to have a trained local work force (for delivery of the proposed works within the Connemara and SW Mayo peatland SACs). The development of these initiatives within targeted areas should enable the mapping of the spread of Rhododendron over time and allow us to monitor the progress of this type of approach. One of the failings of previous invasive species control programmes has been the lack of post monitoring or follow-up. With this approach, there should be the capacity to set up the administrative process within the relevant Natura Communities project for future initiatives. This proposal will work in tandem with other CfTs in NW Mayo and Donegal to develop a training programme within various communities on peatland restoration methods along the Atlantic seaboard.
Procedure identifier : 3538192a-5165-4be0-8faa-d9da43def2a9
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 ): 90720000 Environmental protection
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90722000 Environmental rehabilitation
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90710000 Environmental management
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45262640 Environmental improvement works

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 710 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Delivery of Conservation Measures with focus on Rhododendron ponticum control within the Twelve Bens/Garraun Plateau, Maumturk Mountains, Connemara Bog Complex, Lough Corrib SACs Co Galway NCD-CA035
Description : This Call for Tender (CfT) seeks a suitable contractor to further develop multi-actor community-led pilot projects, building on successful preliminary projects in counties Galway and SW Mayo in 2021 -2024, which seek to develop local capacity to implement ecosystem restoration actions. Although the primary focus will be Rhododendron control, further peatland restoration methods and actions will also be developed and implemented, along with the identification of pressures and threats in the target areas. An important goal is to develop capacity at a local level. It is hoped that tenders will cover the 1st year of a potential 3-year programme (subject to further funding; Appendix 1). The successful contractor will extend the existing Natura Communities initiative to include the Maumturk Mountains SAC and expand on works in progress within the Twelve Bens/Garraun Plateau, Connemara Bog Complex and Mweelrea/Sheeffry/Erriff Complex SACs and provide a provisional plan as to the threats and pressures in these respective areas in terms of SSCOs. Mapping of the threats and pressures such as Rhododendron ponticum, bare peat areas, drains, etc. of c.13,000 ha within target areas (Twelve Bens/Garraun Plateau - 1320 ha, Maumturk Mountains – 4777 ha, Connemara Bog Complex – 6929 ha) will be completed by June, 2026. Rhododendron control of c.264 ha within target areas (Twelve Bens/Garraun Plateau – 94 ha, Connemara Bog Complex – 75 ha, Mweelrea/Sheeffry/Erriff Complex - 95 ha) will be completed by October, 2025. There will also be re-treatment of target areas in these 3 sites of respectively 129 ha, 65 ha and 218 ha (Appendix 2). The control programme will be run in collaboration with the local community and relevant stakeholders. Completion of peatland restoration and measures to address peat erosion on blanket bog for a site (c. 60 ha) within the Twelve Bens/Garraun Plateau SAC (Appendix 8) Prepare Restoration Action Plans (RAPs) for blanket bog sites of c.120 ha in each of the Mweelrea/Sheeffry/Erriff Complex, Maumturk Mountains and Connemara Bog Complex SACs. To showcase peatland restoration methods and identify the most appropriate methodologies for engagement with communities and landowners in ecosystem restoration, a number of demonstration days (at least 4) will be organised for local communities and landowners by November, 2025. The foundations for successful delivery of the proposed actions will largely build on the current Natura Communities project. This work aimed to have a trained local work force (for delivery of the proposed works within the Connemara and SW Mayo peatland SACs). The development of these initiatives within targeted areas should enable the mapping of the spread of Rhododendron over time and allow us to monitor the progress of this type of approach. One of the failings of previous invasive species control programmes has been the lack of post monitoring or follow-up. With this approach, there should be the capacity to set up the administrative process within the relevant Natura Communities project for future initiatives. This proposal will work in tandem with other CfTs in NW Mayo and Donegal to develop a training programme within various communities on peatland restoration methods along the Atlantic seaboard.
Internal identifier : 0

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 90720000 Environmental protection
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90722000 Environmental rehabilitation
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90710000 Environmental management
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45262640 Environmental improvement works

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 01/08/2025
Duration end date : 31/07/2026

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 710 000 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 : Reduction of environmental impacts
Description : Rhododendron eradication
Approach to reducing environmental impacts : The protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems
Green Procurement Criteria : No Green Public Procurement criteria

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 : 18/07/2025 00:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 90 Day
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 21/07/2025 00:00 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : Not yet known
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 : Post 18th July Evaluation will commence
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage -
Organisation processing tenders : Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage
Registration number : IE40000068T
Postal address : Newtown Road
Town : Wexford
Postcode : Y35 AP90
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : +53 9117551
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 : 7d39938b-023f-4981-ad6c-20bfb93f2aa5 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 10/06/2025 14:53 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00380805-2025
OJ S issue number : 111/2025
Publication date : 12/06/2025