LA3354C-Request-for-Tenders under Open (OJEU) Procedure for a Service Contract for Nitrogen Generators, to Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM)

LA3354C-Request-for-Tenders under Open (OJEU) Procedure for a Service Contract for Nitrogen Generators, to Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM)

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

## Summary The Education Procurement Service (EPS) is procuring Nitrogen Generators on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM). This is an Open procedure under the OJEU framework, requiring suppliers to submit tenders for the supply of these specific industrial gas generation units.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of Nitrogen Generators as specified in the tender documentation. - Delivery of equipment to designated DAFM locations. - Compliance with technical specifications outlined in the request for tenders.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility for public sector procurement in Ireland/EU. - Ability to meet technical specifications for nitrogen generation systems. - Compliance with OJEU (Official Journal of the European Union) regulations for open procedures. - Specific qualifications or certifications are not explicitly detailed in the provided data; refer to the full tender document for technical and administrative criteria.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Mon Jul 28 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated (Open procedure)

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the EPS portal or as specified in the tender notice. - Language: English (standard for Irish public sector tenders). - Key documents to prepare: Completed tender forms, technical proposals demonstrating compliance with specifications, financial offers, and proof of eligibility/qualifications.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established suppliers of industrial gas generation equipment with experience in public sector contracts. - Opportunity: Access to a government contract with DAFM, potentially leading to long-term supply relationships or future framework agreements. - Risk: The estimated value is not stated, making financial viability assessment difficult without further information. - Urgency: The submission deadline is relatively close to the publication date (July 28, 2025), requiring rapid preparation and resource allocation.

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.

Education Procurement Service (EPS) has 125 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 12 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 400 contract(s) worth around €621,741,245.

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