Survey of Potamogeton rutilus in Kindrum Lough and searches for the species in other Donegal coastal lakes

Published

10 March 2026

Submission deadline

9 April 2026

Estimated value

€20,000

Procedure

open

Lots

1

Notice number

00164874-2026

Reference

31054441-5d39-4b2d-abd6-7e4887de4471

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 90720000Protección del medio ambiente
• 90711500Seguimiento medioambiental que no sea para la construcción
• 90722000Rehabilitación medioambiental
• 90714000Auditoría medioambiental
• 90700000Servicios medioambientales
• 90710000Gestión medioambiental

Description

The purpose of this request for quotation is to procure a specialist survey of the Shetland Pondweed Potamogeton rutilus in Kindrum Lough, Co. Donegal, and to conduct preliminary searches for the species in other suitable coastal lakes in the county. Potamogeton rutilus was discovered in Kindrum Lough in mid-August 2025 (N.F. Stewart, pers. comm.). This was the first record for the species in Ireland. Potamogeton rutilus is a submerged macrophyte of unpolluted, mesotrophic (i.e. moderate-alkalinity) lakes that occurs in Scotland and across northern Europe (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Poland etc.) (Preston, 2026; Schou et al., 2023).

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 9 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 €20,000.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage (European Union).