Request for Tenders for the supply of three (3) Access Control and Payment Mechanism (Contactless) Systems, with associated Maintenance Contracts, at three (3) PFG2 Water Sports Facility locations

Request for Tenders for the supply of three (3) Access Control and Payment Mechanism (Contactless)

Request for Tenders for the supply of three (3) Access Control and Payment Mechanism (Contactless) Systems, with associated Maintenance Contracts, at three (3) PFG2 Water Sports Facility locations

Clare County Council

## Summary Clare County Council is procuring three contactless Access Control and Payment Mechanism systems, along with associated maintenance contracts, for its PFG2 Water Sports Facilities. This open tender targets suppliers capable of delivering hardware, software integration, and ongoing technical support.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply and installation of three (3) contactless access control and payment systems. - Implementation across three specific PFG2 Water Sports Facility locations. - Provision of associated maintenance contracts for the installed systems.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified suppliers; no specific pre-qualification mentioned in the summary data. - Experience: Suppliers must demonstrate capability in supplying and maintaining complex access control and payment infrastructure. - Compliance: Adherence to Irish public procurement regulations and Clare County Council’s specific technical specifications (not detailed in summary).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €210,000.00 - Submission Deadline: Tuesday, 5 August 2025, at 00:00 IST - Contract Duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders platform (standard for Irish public sector). - Languages: English (standard for Clare County Council). - Key Documents: Tender response form, technical proposal detailing system specifications and maintenance plans, financial bid, and proof of eligibility/qualifications.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized security integrators or payment solution providers with existing experience in public leisure facilities. - Opportunity: Offers a clear entry point into the Irish public sector market with a defined scope and budget. - Risk: Maintenance contracts imply long-term liability; ensure robust SLA capabilities and spare parts logistics are in place. - Timeline: Tight preparation window between publication (30 June) and deadline (5 August); immediate action required to gather technical specs and pricing.

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.

Clare County Council has 27 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 78 contract(s) worth around €226,105,604.

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