SFM2024 - Call for Tenders for the provision of 4780 m chestnut fencing material for the LIFE on Machair Project

Tender description

The LIFE On Machair Project of Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH). The LIFE On Machair Project is an EU LIFE Nature and Biodiversity Project. The project focuses on improving the conservation status of machair systems inside the Natura 2000 network, at project sites in Counties Galway, Mayo and Donegal. Context: The LIFE On Machair project aims to protect and restore machair systems inside the Natura 2000 network in Ireland (SAC’s/SPA’s), with a particular focus on machair habitat, breeding waders and pollinators. Machair is a coastal habitat characterised by a plain of lime-rich, wind-blown sand that is unique to the north and west of Ireland and Scotland. The typical flower-rich vegetation of machair is traditionally maintained through low-intensity livestock grazing. The machair habitat is part of a coastal complex which includes wet and dry machair, drift line vegetation, embryonic, mobile and fixed dunes, lakes and transitional habitats linking the coast to its hinterland. Machair systems present a complex landscape mosaic of habitats comprising both wet and dry areas. They are bordered by beaches and sometimes extensive dune habitats on the seaward side, with wetland areas backed by peatland and heathland habitats on the landward side. It is this landscape mosaic of Machair (wetland and dryland habitats) that gives rise to a diversity of species, notably breeding waders and pollinators. The LIFE On Machair Project is looking for quotes for the below listed quantity of chestnut fencing: 1.2 m x 10m rolls or similar) to be delivered to Connemara Co. Galway or Co. Mayo site. Total 4780 m of sand (chestnut) fencing material. Requirements: Delivery date: Please confirm that the above material can be delivered by end of September. - The first 600 m would be needed urgently. - 2,180 m will be needed during August 2024 (1,180 delivery to Connemara and 1,000 delivery to near Belmullet, Co. Mayo - exact details tbc). - 2,000 m will be needed in September 2024 (1,000 delivery to Connemara and 1,000 delivery to near Belmullet, Co. Mayo - exact details tbc). Please would you be able to submit your tender by 9th of August 2024, 17.00 (Irish Time) using the Tender Pricing Document (please see attached). Submission of the tenders: Option 1. to the email address: Erika.Bodnar@npws.gov.ie or Option 2. via eTenders https://www.etenders.gov.ie/