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AwardedIRLGoods€250,000

The Supply of Meteorological Balloons and Parachutes

Published
Published 24 March 2026
Deadline
Closed 26 April 2026

Overview

Met Éireann procured meteorological weather balloons and parachutes for radiosonde flights using helium or hydrogen lifting gas, compatible with the Vaisala AS41 Autosonde system and RS41-SG radiosondes, including support for ozone sensing payloads at Valentia Observatory. The contract, valued at €287,774, was awarded to Sys-InfoR on 27 April 2026 and covers supplies of 600g and 1200g balloons as well as alternative balloon sizes and internal parachute options to accommodate future payload and operational requirements.

Key details

Country
IRL
Status
Awarded
Category
Goods
Estimated value
€250,000
Procedure
Open
Published
24 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)Navigational and meteorological instruments

Award outcome

Awarded value
€287,774
Award date
27 April 2026
Contract period
— → 21 March 2033
Winner
  • Sys-InfoR

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    22 May 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    24 March 2026

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