2024/36 Readvertisement of Panel for suitable Service Providers for the provision of Welding Training Courses and Demonstrations in 8 Lots

LMETB established a panel for suitable Service Providers for the provision of Welding Training Course

2024/36 Readvertisement of Panel for suitable Service Providers for the provision of Welding Training Courses and Demonstrations in 8 Lots

Louth and Meath Education and Training Board 1384

## Summary The Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) is seeking suitable service providers for the provision of welding training courses and demonstrations in 8 lots. The estimated value of the contract is €750,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of welding training courses and demonstrations * Delivery of training programmes * Design, demonstration, development, customisation, accreditation, and delivery of training programmes

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Suitably qualified service providers + Experience in providing technical and vocational secondary education services * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €750,000 * Submission deadline: 01/07/2026 * Contract duration: 3 years * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through eTenders * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document available on eTenders + Application for Panel Membership for the Provision of Welding Training Courses and Demonstration (email to procurement@lmetb.ie)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in providing technical and vocational secondary education services, particularly in welding training. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contract with LMETB + Chance to deliver training programmes to a wide range of clients * Risks: + High level of competition due to open procedure + Need to meet strict eligibility criteria

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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