Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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239. To ask the Minister for Finance if the tendering process for a replacement customs cutter vessel has been completed. [32684/23]

Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by Revenue that a Request for Tender for the design, supply and commissioning of a Customs cutter (patrol vessel) was published in the Official Journal of the EU in October 2022. Tenders were received in February 2023 and evaluation of the tenders was completed in June 2023.

A preferred bidder has been identified and tenderers have been informed of the outcome. The standstill period, in accordance with the Remedies Directive (2007/66/EC) and the implementing Irish Regulations (S.I. No. 130 of 2010 and S.I. No. 192 of 2015) passed on the 3^rdof July. It is expected that contracts will be concluded before the end of Q3 2023.