Establishment of a panel of individual external experts to provide expertise in agriculture, food and sustainability systems
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in Ireland seeks consultancy services for LOT-0002: Food Systems. This procurement aims to acquire expertise in developing safe, secure, and sustainable value chains within the international agri-food sector. The successful consultant will leverage the knowledge and resources of the Sustainable Food Systems Ireland (SFSI) consortium, which comprises key Irish government bodies including the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Teagasc, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, Bord Bia, and Enterprise Ireland.
The estimated value of this contract is €2,400,000 (excluding VAT), with a duration of six years commencing on September 5th, 2025. The place of performance for these consultancy services is not geographically restricted. Specific selection criteria are detailed within the procurement documents.
This procurement utilizes a dynamic purchasing system, allowing new suppliers to join throughout the contract period. Interested parties must submit their requests to participate electronically through the eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=5739131) by September 5th, 2031, at 7:00 AM (UTC+1). The procurement documents are available in English on the eTenders portal.
