Provision of Services for Preparation of Integrated Source Protection Plan for Drumkeery GWS

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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 | :---------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :------------- | :-------------- | :------- | :------------- | :--- | :------- | :-------------- | :------------------ | :-------------- | Drumkeery Group Water Scheme Provision of Services for Preparation of Integrated Source Protection Plan for Drumkeery GWS Not stated €23,000.00 Not stated Not stated 1 Ireland Not stated 2026-10-15 14:00 Not stated

2. Scope of Work

The contractor will develop an Integrated Source Protection Plan (ISPP) for the Drumkeery Group Water Scheme (GWS). This plan is required to comply with the European Union (Drinking Water) Regulations 2023. The scope encompasses a comprehensive assessment of the water source catchment area to identify and mitigate potential contamination risks.

Key activities and deliverables include:

• Catchment Assessment:
• Detailed characterisation of the Drumkeery Lough catchment area.
• Identification of potential pollution sources, including agricultural activities, wastewater discharges, and other land uses.
• Analysis of historical water quality data, including:
• Average total phosphorus data from Drumkeery Lough between 2002 and 2011.
• Average chlorophyll data from Drumkeery Lough between 2002 and 2011.
• True colour data (average 6, range 50) between 2006 and 2011.
• Iron concentrations (average 0) between 2006 and 2011.
• Nitrate and conductivity data (conductivity 113-174 μS/cm) between 2002 and 2011.
• Trophic classifications of eutrophic and hypertrophic between 2002/2003 and 2011.
• Turbidity peaks (e.g., 10th July 2006 preceded by dry weather).
• Faecal and total coliform data (e.g., 440 faecal, 1600 total coliforms on 7th September 1999).
• Assessment of hydrological conditions and flow paths within the catchment.
• Risk Identification and Evaluation:
• Mapping of risk zones around the abstraction point.
• Evaluation of the likelihood and impact of identified pollution sources.
• Consideration of specific agricultural practices, such as fertiliser and wastewater spreading distances:
• Artificial fertiliser: not within 2m of any watercourse.
• Organic fertilisers: not within 200m of the abstraction point, 20m of any lake shore, or 5m of any surface waters.
• Slurry: not within 10m of any watercourse.
• Source Protection Measures:
• Development of specific, actionable measures to prevent or reduce contamination.
• Recommendations for land management practices, infrastructure improvements, and monitoring strategies.
• Plan Development and Reporting:
• Preparation of the final Integrated Source Protection Plan document.
• The plan must be completed within 6 months of contract award.
• The contractor must provide services in accordance with the Specification, RFT, Client's directions, and the agreement.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable laws, including environmental, social, and labour law.
• A kick-off meeting will be held within 1 week of contract award.

3. Background & buyer context

This procurement is driven by the transposition of S.I. No. 99/2023 – European Union (Drinking Water) Regulations 2023. These regulations mandate the development of Integrated Source Protection Plans (ISPPs) for drinking water sources. Drumkeery Group Water Scheme Co-operative Society Limited (Drumkeery GWS) requires an ISPP for its water source, Drumkeery Lough, to ensure compliance with these new regulatory requirements. The historical water quality data, spanning from 2002 to 2011, indicates past issues with trophic classifications, nutrient levels, and potential contamination events, underscoring the need for a proactive source protection strategy.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

• Turnover requirement: Not specified for this tender.
• Insurance:
• Employers Liability: €13,000,000
• Public Liability: €6,500,000
• Professional Indemnity: €1,500,000 Bidders must confirm their ability to upgrade to these levels if successful.
• Certifications: Not specified for this tender.
• Past experience:
• A minimum of 5 years' practical expertise in catchment science is required for individuals with a relevant degree.
• A minimum of 10 years' demonstrated expertise in catchment science is required for individuals with a relevant degree.
• Personnel:
• Key personnel must possess a degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited academic institution.
• Specific roles are not explicitly defined, but expertise in catchment science is paramount.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender.

5. Award criteria & scoring

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