Fencing Repair works at Ulluans and the old Kenmare Road, Killarney National Park

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1. At a glance

Buyer Title CPV / category Estimated value Per-year Procedure type Lots Location Contract length Submission deadline Go-live / start | :------------------------------------------ | :----------------------------------------------------------------- | :------------- | :-------------- | :------- | :------------- | :--- | :-------------------------------------- | :-------------- | :------------------ | :-------------- | Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Fencing Repair works at Ulluans and the old Kenmare Road, Killarney National Park Not specified Not disclosed Not specified Open Procedure 1 Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry, Ireland Not specified 2026-09-18T16:00:00 Not specified

2. Scope of Work

This tender seeks contractors to undertake fencing repair works within Killarney National Park, specifically at Ulluans and along the Old Kenmare Road. The primary objective is to restore and repair existing exclosure fences to prevent overgrazing by red deer, sika deer, sheep, and goats, thereby facilitating woodland regeneration. The works are critical for the conservation of Old sessile oak woods, a priority Annex I habitat assessed as being in 'Bad' conservation status due to grazing pressure.

The contractor's responsibilities encompass several key stages:

• Inception Meeting: Attend an initial meeting with the Contracting Authority to discuss and finalise the project plan.
• Survey and Assessment:
• Conduct a detailed survey of three designated exclosures (Plots 3, 10, and 11) and a plot off the Old Kenmare Road.
• Identify all necessary repair works to ensure the fences are herbivore-proof. This includes assessing issues such as fallen A-frames, broken gates, rusted or rotten mesh, washouts, fallen trees, unstable areas, holes in mesh, mesh not flush with the ground, and rotten or missing pegs.
• Quantify all required materials, specifying quantities and sizes.
• Identify and map specific sites for material drops, including potential air drops, and determine the quantity of materials for each drop location.
• Reporting: Provide the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) with:
• A GIS map detailing all repair sites and specific issues identified.
• A summary table of all required repair works.
• A detailed list of materials required, including quantities and sizes.
• GPS locations for material drop sites, including air drops.
• Repair Works:
• Repair the fence lines of the three exclosures and the Old Kenmare Road plot to meet project specifications, ensuring they are completely herbivore-proof.
• Ensure mesh is taut, in good condition, and replaced where necessary. Mesh must be a minimum of 2m in height and pinned down at ground level.
• Secure A-frames to the ground using nails (screws are not suitable) to prevent collapse.
• Address and secure streams and washouts that have eroded under fence lines.
• Assess and fix all entry points.
• The contractor is responsible for providing their own transport to the site and all necessary equipment. NPWS will provide all materials and arrange their transport to specified drop locations.

The project includes a plot off the Old Kenmare Road with an approximate perimeter of 400m and an area of 0.9 Ha. Works here include removing and replacing broken posts, replacing mesh, re-securing mesh sheets, and addressing leaning fence posts and mesh.

3. Background & buyer context

This procurement is driven by the need to address the critical conservation status of Old sessile oak woods within Killarney National Park. These woodlands are a priority Annex I habitat, but their natural regeneration is severely threatened by overgrazing from red deer, sika deer, sheep, and goats. Existing exclosure fences, constructed in the early 2000s using A-frame fencing, have deteriorated due to storm damage, fallen structures, rot, rust, and erosion from streams. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, through the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), is initiating these repair works to restore the effectiveness of these exclosures, thereby protecting the woodland habitat. This initiative aligns with broader conservation objectives for Killarney National Park and the management of its ecological integrity.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Bidders must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for evaluation:

• Turnover requirement: Not specified for this tender.
• Insurance:
• Public Liability: €6.5m
• Employer's Liability: €13m
• Product Liability Insurance: €500,000 Bidders must provide evidence of current insurance cover or a letter from an insurance company confirming that these levels of cover can be put in place upon contract award.
• Certifications: Not specified for this tender.
• Past experience: Not specified for this tender.
• Personnel: Not specified for this tender.
• Geographic / facility constraints: The work is to be carried out in Ireland.

5. Award criteria & scoring

The contract will be awarded to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) based on the following criteria:

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