Passenger Ferry between Inis Bigil, Co. Mayo, Ireland and the Mainland from 01/12/2026 to 30/11/2030
The contract covers provision of a passenger ferry service connecting Inis Bigil, County Mayo, with the mainland in Ireland. The buyer is the Department of Rural and Community Development, a government organisation responsible for rural, community and regional development functions. The supplier is expected to operate and maintain the ferry service for passenger transport between the island and mainland, with service delivery covering the specified route and the associated operational requirements. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2030, with an estimated value of £329,729. Delivery will take place in County Mayo, within Ireland’s Border, Midland and Western region (IE04), serving Inis Bigil and the mainland connection. The critical qualification requirement is the ability to provide and operate a compliant passenger ferry service for this route, although the available tender information does not specify a particular certification or formal eligibility standard.
Buyer: Department of Rural and Community Development. Source: eTenders Ireland. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: €329.7k
- Bids close: 2 Nov 2026
- Location: Northern and Western
- Procedure: Open
- Category: Ferry transport services (60610000)
From the official notice
Request for Tenders dated 12/10/2026 for the provision of a: Passenger Ferry between Inis Bigil, Co. Mayo, Ireland and the Mainland from 01/12/2026 to 30/11/2030
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 2 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is €329.7k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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