Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14084-a4a5-721d-94bd-3e98e3fa3977/ireland-endangered-species-protection-services-predator-contract-services closed IE open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Endangered species protection services – Predator Contract Services [BirdWatch Ireland\_85627](https://tendernation.io/buyers/birdwatch-ireland-85627) Estimated value €88,118 Published 4 May 2026 Deadline Closed 17 May 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender SCOPE OF WORK The successful tenderer will work closely with the existing Conservation Keeper and Project Manager to focus their efforts, with the aim of retaining and, if possible, growing populations of breeding waders at sites within the network, which are deemed to be a priority. The Services are expected to be required on a seasonal basis for up to 5 months (approximately 21 weeks) per annum during the contract term. The actual duration and timing of services in each year shall be as agreed between the parties. The successful tenderer will undertake/assist with the following tasks: • Strategic and systematic control of unprotected predators in the area of Donegal deemed to be a priority in each year. • This will entail the legal control and humane dispatching of predators, namely Red Fox, American Mink, Hooded Crow and Magpie within an agreed buffer of the chosen site(s). • Maintaining a log and recording relevant information on keepering activities. This will include using Apps in the field to accurately record all activity. • Assist the Conservation Project Manager and Conservation Keeper in the erecting and ongoing monitoring and maintenance of predator proof fences. • Provide additional support in delivering habitat management works as required. DATES OF OPERATION This contract will be in place annually commencing in June 2026 until 31 July 2029, when the project finishes. The main contract period for each year will be agreed annually with the successful tenderer. ESTIMATE CONTRACT VALUE The maximum price that BirdWatch Ireland has for this contract is €100,014 (inclusive of VAT) or €88,118 (exclusive VAT), VAT rate of 13.5 percent. Please refer to the tender document for additional information on the award criteria, selection criteria, and terms of the call for tender. Read full description ## CPV classification Endangered species protection services Source Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) · Notice 302006-2026 [View official notice](https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/302006-2026) 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 BirdWatch Ireland\_85627: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/birdwatch-ireland-85627) [Sector More Sewage, refuse, cleaning & environmental tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/sewage-refuse-cleaning-environmental) ## More tenders like this [SHWD Cleaning · South Hams District Council · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1e5c-7112-a772-bb30d175a2ae/shwd-cleaning) [Pest Control Services · Yorkshire Housing Limited · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1ecb-72eb-99a2-28725729b3f4/pest-control-services) [Pest Control Services Concession 2027-30 (FH2610191) · The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-44f9-7309-afae-daba3a678a46/pest-control-services-concession-2027-30-fh2610191) [Invitation to Tender Window Cleaning Services - Wirral · Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1539a-cf1d-702b-9ffd-93cfa91d3c7c/invitation-to-tender-window-cleaning-services-wirral) [Refuse transport services – Odbiór odpadów komunalnych z terenu miasta Maków Mazowiecki · Miasto Maków Mazowiecki · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3f12-7325-9c2f-18eb44993615/poland-refuse-transport-services-odbior-odpadow-komunalnych-z-terenu-miasta) [Cleaning services – Úklidové služby pro budovy JP · České vysoké učení technické v Praze · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4b75-72e0-8073-c7b65b5d95d9/czechia-cleaning-services-uklidove-sluzby-pro-budovy-jp)