Provision of Retail and Catering Concessions for New Children's Hospital

CHI are seeking bids from prospective bidders to operate concessions for Cafe/Kiosks, Convenience

Provision of Retail and Catering Concessions for New Children's Hospital

Children's Health Ireland (CHI)

## Summary Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is procuring retail and catering concessions for its new Children’s Hospital. The contract involves operating food and beverage services within the facility to support patients, staff, and visitors.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of retail outlets (e.g., kiosks, shops). - Operation of catering services (e.g., cafes, restaurants, vending). - Management of concession areas within the new hospital infrastructure. - Maintenance of hygiene and service standards compliant with healthcare regulations.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure, available to qualified bidders. - Experience: Proven track record in healthcare or high-footfall retail/catering concessions. - Compliance: Adherence to Irish public procurement regulations and CHI’s specific operational guidelines. - Certifications: Food safety certifications (e.g., HACCP) and relevant business licenses.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €1.0 (Currency not specified; likely €1.0 million or similar unit, but strictly "1.0" as per data). - Submission deadline: Wed Jul 30 12:00:00 IST 2025. - Contract duration: Not stated. - Framework/DPS: Not stated.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (eTenders Ireland). - Languages: English. - Key documents: Completed tender forms, financial bids, technical proposals, and proof of eligibility/qualifications.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Ideal for established operators with healthcare sector experience and strong logistical capabilities. - Opportunity: Access to a high-traffic, captive audience in a new, state-of-the-art facility. - Risk: Operational complexity in a sensitive healthcare environment requiring strict adherence to safety and accessibility standards. - Timeline: Tight preparation window between publication (Jun 02) and deadline (Jul 30); early engagement with CHI is advisable.

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.

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