Research Vessel for Inland Waters

National Parks and Wildlife

Ireland

€200,000

4 Nov 2026

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.

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Buyer

National Parks and Wildlife

Country

Ireland

Regions (NUTS)

West

Category

Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation · Transport equipment · Security, firefighting and defence equipment34512500, 34511100, 34513550, 34513450, 35513300

Contract value

€200,000

Deadline

4 Nov 2026

Published

8 Oct 2026

Languages

English

Source

TED (EU) · 699356-2026

How to bid

Procedure

Open - anyone may submit a tender

Submit your tender at

https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=9252357

Submission language

ENG

Electronic submission

Required

Tender documents

Freely available

Tenders opened

2026-11-09+01:00

Contract terms

Type of contract

Supplies

Place of performance

IE042

Duration

1 year

Your tender must stay valid for

21 days

Framework agreement

No

Dynamic purchasing system

No

EU funded

No

Contact the buyer

Email

ethan.devaney@npws.gov.ie

Phone

085 835 4038

Address

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage, F42VX53, Roscommon

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