Review and Update of IPORES Report

Tender description

At present a requirement exists for the following services: The engagement of a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake a review and update of an existing report on Irish Ports Offshore Renewable Energy Services. The main objectives of the updated 2017 report are to: 1. Provide an updated and more comprehensive description of current capacities, infrastructure, facilities and services that ports have to offer the developing offshore renewable energy sector, to include wind, wave and tidal energy resources. 2. Through existing documents and a focused consultation with the main offshore renewable energy sector stakeholders, establish the key port infrastructure requirements for the sector over the next 10 years. 3. Determine the level of awareness, strategic planning and marketing by ports in relation to addressing opportunities offered by the developing offshore renewable energy industry. 4. Provide an assessment of the track record of ports in terms of experience with the renewable energy industry. 5. Categorisation and determination of suitability of Irish ports to meet the requirements of developers in the offshore renewable energy industry based on current infrastructure, facilities and strategic plans. 6. Estimate the potential for job creation, both at specific ports and through the supply chain, arising from offshore renewable energy sector developments, and activities and services provided from Irish ports. 7. Note any significant changes / developments since the 2012 report. Full details are available in the attached Invitation to Tender document.