Call for Tender for the Supply of Real-Time Environmental Sensors with access to Information via an Online Portal
AI Summary
Bord Iascaigh Mhara – Irish Sea Fisheries Board (BIM) is inviting tenders for the supply of advanced real‑time environmental data loggers to be mounted on an existing fleet of buoys along the west coast of Ireland. The contract calls for an initial deployment of six marine‑compatible sensor base units equipped with a suite of ancillary sensors capable of measuring oxygen concentration, conductivity, temperature, chlorophyll‑a, chlorophyll‑phycoerythrin, turbidity, pH and nitrate. The system must also record salinity, blue‑green algae and suspended solids, ensuring comprehensive water‑quality monitoring across a range of depths from ten to thirty metres.
Each base unit will be installed on a two‑metre elastomer buoy with closed‑cell foam and a polyurethane coating, requiring a secure mounting mechanism that does not necessitate alteration of the buoy’s structure. The deployment depth of approximately two metres mandates that sufficient cable is supplied to maintain wireless or wired data transmission to an online portal. BIM expects the sensor modules to be rugged, corrosion‑resistant, and able to operate continuously in marine environments for an initial four‑year period, with the option to add further units contingent on future funding.
The tender must include a fully described online access platform, complete with licence fees and subscription costs for a minimum of four years, as well as a four‑year maintenance and service agreement covering spare parts, system updates and overall operational reliability. All supplied units must meet marine‑compatibility standards, be waterproof to at least 30 metres, and provide data accuracy within the tolerances specified in the procurement documentation.
Description
BIM wishes to invite tenders for the supply of environmental data loggers with access to real-time information. Examples of data collected include oxygen concentration, salinity, chlorophyll A, phycoerythrin, blue green), turbidity, suspended solids and pH. The primary purpose of this tender is the supply of an initial six (6) real time marine compatible sensor base unit and associated sensors that can capture water quality metrics such as oxygen, conductivity, temperature, chlorophyll a, chlorophyll phyco-erythrin, turbidity, pH and nitrate. The initial procurement will consist of 6 such units, however, additional units may be sought during the course of the contract, subject to funding. The sensors will be deployed from an existing network of buoys around the west coast of Ireland. The sensor deployment is expected to be 2m so sufficient cable must be supplied to permit this. The water depth at these locations varies from 10-30 metres. The buoys are made of 2m elastomer with a closed cell foam. They also have a polyurethane coating. A mechanism for securing the sensor to the buoy must be supplied. Any modifications to the buoy must be detailed in the submission. Existing 2m elastomer buoy to which the sensors must be attached. The buoy has a single point mooring. The tender must make provision for licences fees associated with online access. A description of the access platform and associated costs must be included in the tender submission for a period of at least four (4) years. The tender includes a four (4) year service agreement to include spare parts and/or any maintenance or updates that may be required to ensure continued operation of the real time sensors. For further information, please see the accompanying tender documentation.
Evaluation Mechanism: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Procurement Type: Supplies
Procedure: Open
CfT Involves: A Public Contract
Above or Below threshold: Below
Award per Item: No
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 13/05/2026 12:00
End of clarification period: 06/05/2026 12:00
Tenders Opening Date: 13/05/2026 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest: Yes
Contract awarded in Lots: No
EU funding: Yes
Multiple tenders will be accepted: No
Status: Awarded