Implementation of the Water Framework Directive - Policy Coherence, Managing Trade-Offs, Financing and Capacity

Published

24 March 2026

Submission deadline

15 April 2026

Estimated value

€32,500

Place of performance

IE051

Procedure

open

Lots

1

Notice number

00200596-2026

Reference

f67f8e0e-84b7-4cc7-99dc-dc259ba700b1

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 73210000Servicios de consultoría en investigación

Description

The objective of this research is to support the Forum to develop policy advice on the implementation of the 3rd cycle RBMP and development of the 4th plan. Learnings from the research are expected to inform Forum members about the existing obstacles in implementing the WFD in Ireland and to make recommendations about what can be strengthened going into the 4th cycle. In 2021, the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) assessed water governance in Ireland using the OECD Water Governance Indicator Framework to support the development of the third-cycle RBMP for Ireland 2022–2027. The primary objective of the Water Governance Indicator Framework (OECD, 2018) is to stimulate a transparent, neutral, open, inclusive and forward-looking dialogue across stakeholders on what does and does not work, what should be improved and who can do what. The IPA evaluated how Ireland was doing in relation to the 12 OCED principles of water governance, categorised each principle as “strong progress”, “good progress” or “limited progress”. In preparation for the development of the 4th cycle RBMP, the Water Forum is commissioning research to re-evaluate water governance around four OCED principles: 1. …

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 15 April 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is €32,500.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is Tipperary County Council (European Union).