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Defence Forces Software Reseller Services

Irish Defence Forces_1144
Status
Tender Submission
Estimated value
€1,200,000
Deadline
28 Jul 2025, 12:00
Time left
Closed
Published
25 Jun 2025
Procedure
Open
Reference
5954939
Buyer
Irish Defence Forces_1144
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Contract details

Category (CPV)
Word­processing software package
CPV code
48317000
Place of performance
Dublin (IE061)
Start date
22/08/2025
Languages accepted
English
Review body
The High Court of Ireland ­

Scope of the contract

In summary, the Services comprise: The provision of Software Reseller Services to the Defence Forces

AI summary

Defence Forces Software Reseller Services

Irish Defence Forces_1144

## Summary The Irish Defence Forces are procuring software reseller services through an open procedure. This tender aims to secure supply chain capabilities for software licensing and distribution to support defence operations.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of software reseller services for the Defence Forces. - Supply and distribution of relevant software licenses. - Support services associated with the procurement of software assets.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided data; bidders must consult the full tender documentation for specific qualification and experience requirements. - Standard public sector compliance and financial standing checks likely apply.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €1,200,000.00 - Submission deadline: Mon Jul 28 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Not stated (typically via the relevant Irish public procurement portal, e.g., eTenders Ireland). - Languages: Not stated (likely English). - Key documents to prepare: Not stated; bidders should prepare standard eligibility forms, technical proposals, and financial bids as per the full tender notice.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Suitable for established software distributors or resellers with existing relationships in the IT security or defence technology sectors. - Market Opportunity: Provides access to a stable, high-value public sector client with significant recurring procurement potential. - Compliance Risk: Defence sector contracts often entail strict security clearances and data protection requirements; thorough due diligence on these hidden costs is essential. - Timeline Pressure: The submission window is short (approx. one month from publication), requiring rapid internal resource allocation and proposal preparation.

What “Open” means for bidders

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.

About Irish Defence Forces_1144

Irish Defence Forces_1144 has 45 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 5 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 154 contract(s) worth around €87,934,621.

Recent awarded suppliers include TCD, Core Health and Fitness Trading Ltd, Technological University Dublin, Ribcraft Ltd, Pro-Tech Alarms Ltd.

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