BidSonarBidSonar
ContractsGrantsOrganisationsSectors
BidSonarBidSonar·Built by Hypership
SourcesBrandPrivacyTermsCookies

BidSonar is an independent index of public-sector opportunities. We aggregate data from official sources and are not affiliated with any procurement body. Data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and the EU TED reuse notice.

    ContractsForensic Archaeology Services for Human Remains Excavation and Recovery at Tuam Site
    Awarded contract

    Forensic Archaeology Services for Human Remains Excavation and Recovery at Tuam Site

    Awarded
    4.5m
    Published 3 Jun 2026

    Ireland is seeking experienced forensic archaeology professionals to excavate and recover human remains from the Tuam Site under strict compliance with national standards and legislation.

    🇮🇪IrelandPublished 3 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaTED
    Awarded
    4.5m
    Published 3 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      4,488,750currency not stated
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
      Browse related listings
    • Location
      🇮🇪Ireland

    Suppliers

    8 suppliers
    • AM
      ARCHAEOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
    Lead contractor
  1. JM
    Jason Murphy
    Consortium partner
  2. EJ
    ENRIQUE JOSE ESTEVEZ CAMPO
    Consortium partner
  3. AP
    Archaeology Plan_70490
    Consortium partner
  4. AM
    ARCHAEOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
    Consortium partner
  5. SC
    Shane Curran
    Consortium partner
  6. DP
    Diana Pérez Soruco
    Consortium partner
  7. CP
    Conway Photographic Services
    Consortium partner
  8. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    3 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This framework agreement seeks qualified forensic archaeology professionals to assist with the excavation and recovery of human remains from the Tuam Site in Ireland. Services must comply with the Institutional Burials Act 2022 and adhere to Irish archaeology and forensic standards. The contract runs for 12 to 24 months with potential extension to 36 months maximum. The total contract value covers all 6 service lots across the full 36-month period. Professionals must demonstrate specialized knowledge of forensic archaeology, experience with sensitive excavation work, and familiarity with the specific site conditions. This is a significant undertaking requiring expertise in both archaeological methodology and forensic anthropology practices.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In research innovation, The Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention Tuam has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. ENRIQUE JOSE ESTEVEZ CAMPO1× · 50%
    2. ARCHAEOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS1× · 50%

    Across research innovation, the most active winners are IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED, WSP UK LIMITED, IFF RESEARCH LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

    More from The Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention Tuam

    3 listingsView all →
    OpenResearch & Innovation🇮🇪Ireland

    Forensic Archaeology Services for Tuam Site Excavation – Archaeologists and Osteoarchaeologists (Lots 4 & 5)

    ODAIT seeks experienced forensic archaeologists, archaeologists, and forensic anthropologists for full-time roles excavating and analyzing human remains at the Tuam site in compliance with the Institutional Burials Act 2022.

    est.€1,350,000The Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention Tuam
    Published 31 Jul 2026
    OpenResearch & Innovation🇮🇪Ireland

    Geomatics Supervisor for Forensic Excavation Project in Ireland

    Geomatics Supervisor position for forensic excavation project in Tuam, Ireland, focused on geospatial data collection, management, and processing.

    est.€368,000The Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention Tuam
    Published 31 Jul 2026
    AwardedResearch & Innovation🇮🇪Ireland

    Ireland – Forensic Excavation and Analysis Services Framework

    Establish five specialist service provider frameworks for forensic excavation, recovery and analysis of human remains at the Tuam site under the Institutional Burials Act 2022.

    4,312,500currency not statedThe Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention Tuam
    Published 8 Jun 2026

    Open in Research & Innovation

    4 open listingsView all →
    OpenResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    ESRC Grow Awards for Researchers at Career Transition Points

    ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to support UK researchers building new capabilities, changing disciplines, or establishing independence during key career transitions.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
    OpenResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    ESRC Curiosity-Driven Research Grants for Social Scientists

    ESRC funds curiosity-driven social science research projects led by individuals or small teams, offering up to £2 million (80% funded) for ambitious proposals lasting up to five years.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Experimental Medicine Studies on Gambling Disorder Mechanisms

    Funding for independent academic research using experimental medicine approaches to investigate the causal mechanisms of gambling disorder in human subjects.

    est.£10,000,000
    Published 8 Oct 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    MRC Centre of Research Excellence Funding - Round 5 Outline Applications

    Apply for up to £26.25 million in MRC funding over 14 years to establish a centre of research excellence addressing complex health challenges.

    est.£50,000,000
    Published 1 Oct 2026
    Take action
    View on sourceTED

    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    Publications Office of the European Union
    Licence
    EU 2011/833/EU + TED reuse notice
    Source
    ted.europa.eu
    Record ID
    380496-2026
    OD
    Buyer
    The Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention Tuam
    Sector
    Research & Innovation