Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14061-fcef-71c4-8652-95a7d82f965b/ireland-goods-vessels-research-vessel-for-inland-waters Open for bids IE open procedure # Goods vessels – Research Vessel for Inland Waters [National Parks and Wildlife](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-parks-and-wildlife) Estimated value €200,000 Published 9 Oct 2026 Deadline 16 days left 5 Nov 2026 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is seeking tenders for a dedicated, enclosed river cruiser-class vessel to serve as a scientific research platform and operational "mothership" on Lough Ree and the River Shannon catchment. Both new and second-hand vessels will be considered. The vessel must feature a maximum air draft of 3.80m, a maximum water draft of 0.82m, a minimum of 5–6 berths across 2 separate cabins, a functional flybridge, and heavy-duty stainless steel davits for tender management. Second-hand options must have under 1,000 certified engine hours and complete service logs. ## CPV classification Goods vessels Marine patrol vessels Survey vessels Production vessels Auxiliary intelligence collection vessel Source Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) · Notice 699356-2026 [View official notice](https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/699356-2026) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile National Parks and Wildlife: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-parks-and-wildlife) [Sector More Transport equipment & vehicles tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles) ## More tenders like this [4-wheel-drive vehicles – Supply and delivery of HVO-ready Vehicles for Inland Fisheries Ireland in two Lots · Inland Fisheries Ireland · 8 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14064-f9de-71b5-bd57-2fe04d371d91/ireland-4-wheel-drive-vehicles-supply-and-delivery-of-hvo-ready-vehicles-for) [Uncrewed Ocean Surface Vehicle (USV) · Cardiff University · 3 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-0084-7254-95c3-c47c49f0a3d9/uncrewed-ocean-surface-vehicle-usv) [Survey and Coding Certification for BSC RHIBs · Home Office · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be6-d2d4-7003-8ce2-1d18d02638d7/survey-and-coding-certification-for-bsc-rhibs) [Boats – Procurement of two petrol-powered service boats for the archipelago service in the Inner Oslo Fjord. · City of Oslo, Agency for Urban Environment · 21 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14063-7cb2-71e9-bea2-9446460c2a8b/norway-boats-procurement-of-two-petrol-powered-service-boats-for-the-archipe) [Recreational, cultural and sporting services – Dublin City Council Contract for Architect Led Integrated Design Team for the Installation of a Pontoon at Islandbridge · Dublin City Council · 8 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14064-ab99-71a5-8779-4a4025671cf4/ireland-recreational-cultural-and-sporting-services-dublin-city-council-con) [Hire of water transport equipment with crew – Hire vessel for estimation of NVG herring in February 2027 · Havforskningsinstituttet · 24 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1405f-ae41-705a-9af7-a39e45a89769/norway-hire-of-water-transport-equipment-with-crew-hire-vessel-for-estimatio)