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A11 Marine Services

Awarded to Doyle Shipping Group (Previously Burke Shipping Group)

Irish Defence Forces_1144(buyer)

Published
Published 9 February 2026
Deadline
Closed 12 March 2026

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Overview

The Irish Defence Forces awarded a marine services contract to Doyle Shipping Group (previously Burke Shipping Group) on 3 June 2026 for the provision of bareboat charter and tug services. The contract value is €850,000.

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What this covers

  • A11 Marine Services

    The Irish Naval Service seeks tenders from economic operators for the provision of a marine services contract to include bareboat charter and tug services

    €850,000Won by Doyle Shipping Group (Previously Burke Shipping Group)

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
€850,000
Procedure
open
Rules
Directive 2014/24/EU
Published
9 February 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Ships and boatsFerry boatsTug boatsShip chartering services

Award outcome

Awarded value
€850,000
Award date
3 June 2026
Contract period
— → 2 June 2030
Bids received
1
Winner
  • Doyle Shipping Group (Previously Burke Shipping Group)

This contract ends on 2 June 2030.

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About the winner

Doyle Shipping Group (Previously Burke Shipping Group)

Based in
Cobh

1 other contract from Irish Defence Forces_1144 since 2023.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

1

Open and restricted tenders in Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 22% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 45% · Quality 55%

  • Cost45%
  • Contract Management and Operational Capabilities55%

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Market context

Typical award in Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

€275,526

Median of 117 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 3.1× the median.

Irish Defence Forces_1144 in the last 12 months

24

contracts awarded, worth €9,649,961 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    30 June 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    9 February 2026

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