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Call for Tender for the Establishment of a Single Supplier Framework for the Supply of Buoys, Sleeves and Topmarks for use in Special Unified Marking Schemes (SUMS)
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- Deadline: 16 November at 12:00 — 15 days left.
- You submit on eTenders Ireland — not here and not by e-mail. ↗
- Collect your evidence — the eligibility requirements are listed on this page; for many of them the analysis explains how to obtain them.
What the buyer is looking for
BIM wishes to invite tenders for supply of Buoys, Sleeves and Topmarks for use in Special Unified Marking Schemes (SUMS). Under National legislation there is a requirement to mark aquaculture sites if structures used intertidally or sub tidally may cause a navigational hazard. Current aquaculture sites are primarily grouped in intertidal areas or in sheltered deeper locations which limit the interaction of larger vessels with sites, however these sites pose a significant navigational hazard to inshore fishing and leisure traffic, and thus unified marking schemes are extremely important. As part of the regional services offered by the Aquaculture Division, the Contracting Authority in association with the Commissioner of Irish Lights (CIL), the Marine Survey Office (MSO) and Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) assist groups of marine aquaculture operators to incorporate…
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… their sites' aid to navigation (AtoN) into a single enhanced marking scheme for a production area. The group marking schemes or Special Unified Marking schemes (SUMS) require a range of specialized international association of lighthouse authorities (IALA) compliant Aids to navigation (AtoN) depending on the location, nature or extent of the farming activity, hydrographic and bathymetric parameters with the equipment specification directed in statutory sanction issued by (CIL). SUMS use fewer, higher quality marks with a longer lifespan, achieving navigational safety in all weather and tidal conditions and efficiencies for aquaculture producers. The purpose of this tender is to appoint a supplier to supply the goods (on a draw-down basis) as outlined in this CFT. Delivery locations will be as follows: Counties Louth, Wexford, Waterford, Cork, Kerry, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal. BIM cannot commit to a minimum order of units during the contract period due to limiting factors such as budget constraints, funding and licensing. The quantities provided in the pricing schedules are used for evaluation purposes only and are not a guideline on the required number of buoys, sleeves and topmarks. For further information on this tender, please see the accompanying tender documents.
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Clement What the numbers say about this buyer
- In this sector the buyer awards roughly every 4 months (28 awards, most recently February 2025) — by that rhythm the next award was due around June 2025. The last award went to RTSYS.n = 28
- 33% of this buyer's awards went to companies that had already won here before (423 awards since 2013, spread over 247 companies). 67% went to new names.n = 423 awards since 2013
- The median procedure drew 2 bids (386 procedures with a bid count); 36% ended with a single bidder. Sector: median 3 bids.n = 386
- The award came in at a median 111% of the estimated value (5 awards with both estimate and value) — pricing at the estimate is usually too low here. Sector: 98%.n = 5
- 6% of awards went to companies from abroad (423 awards with a known winner country). Sector average: 5%.n = 423
From this buyer's documented awards; comparison values from the same sector and country. Not a forecast, not legal advice. As of 01/11/2026.
Who has won at this buyer so far
Across all contract types of this buyer — not just this sector. A city buys software and fire engines through the same purchasing office.
| Company | Awards | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Verifact International Limited T/A Verifact | 11 | 2014–2023 |
| lcf marine | 10 | 2016–2024 |
| RS Standards | 7 | 2017–2024 |
| GRANT THORNTON | 6 | 2015–2023 |
| Vinehall Displays | 6 | 2017–2025 |
How often this buyer tenders this kind of work
Tactics
When this buyer has awarded in this sector, usually only one or two bids came in. A solid bid has a real chance here. (Based on 28 completed awards — not a statement about this procedure.)
This procedure allows 24 days between publication and deadline — typical in this country is 31 (median of 876 procedures). Much tighter than usual: the first week counts.
The deadline falls on a Monday — your last full working day is the Friday before. Have evidence and guarantees together by Thursday.
Foreign bidders
In Ireland · Transport equipment, 110 contracts went to foreign companies over the last 3 years (of 2,614 recorded awards) — mostly from United Kingdom, Germany, France.
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