WCCC25 188 Libraries Supply Of 1 No. Mobile Library Vehicle

WCCC25 188 Libraries Supply Of 1 No. Mobile Library Vehicle

Waterford City and County Council_103683

## Summary Waterford City and County Council is procuring one mobile library vehicle to support public library services. This open tender seeks a supplier capable of delivering a specialized vehicle for community outreach.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of one (1) mobile library vehicle. - The vehicle must be suitable for library operations, likely requiring interior fit-out capabilities or specifications for such. - Delivery to the specified location within Waterford.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Standard EU public procurement criteria apply. Bidders must demonstrate financial and economic standing, as well as technical and professional ability. - Qualifications: Evidence of past performance in supplying similar vehicles or specialized commercial vehicles is typically required. - Experience: Proven track record in delivering mobile library units or comparable large-scale vehicle supply contracts. - Compliance: Adherence to Irish public procurement regulations and relevant vehicle safety standards.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: Not stated. - Submission Deadline: Thu Aug 28 15:00:00 IST 2025. - Contract Duration: Not stated. - Framework/DPS: Not stated.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is standard for Irish public sector tenders, though bidders should verify specific instructions in the tender documents. - Languages: English. - Key Documents: - Completed tender submission form. - Financial statements and economic standing declarations. - Technical specifications and compliance certificates for the vehicle. - Evidence of relevant past experience. - Pricing schedule.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized vehicle manufacturers, upfitters, or dealers with experience in public sector contracts and mobile library solutions. - Opportunities: Potential for long-term maintenance contracts or future fleet expansion opportunities with the council. - Risks: Value uncertainty makes cost-benefit analysis difficult; bidders must carefully estimate fit-out and logistics costs without a baseline. - Timeline: The submission window is approximately one month, requiring rapid preparation of technical and financial documentation.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Waterford City and County Council_103683 has 25 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 6 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 59 contract(s) worth around €161,932,353.

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