Supply of 122 sets of Structural Fire Fighting PPE for its staff. The structural Firefighting PPE is to be a of
Kildare County Council_385
## Summary Kildare County Council is procuring structural fire-fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) for its Fire Service. This open tender aims to supply high-performance safety gear to support emergency response operations in County Kildare.
## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of structural fire-fighting PPE items. - Delivery of goods to specified locations within Kildare. - Compliance with relevant European safety standards for firefighting equipment.
## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all economic operators meeting EU public procurement rules. - Qualifications: Suppliers must demonstrate capacity to deliver specialized safety equipment. - Certifications: Products must hold valid CE marking and meet EN standards for structural firefighting gear. - Experience: Proven track record in supplying PPE to fire services or similar public sector entities is advantageous.
## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €230,000.00 - Submission deadline: 13 August 2025 at 12:00 IST - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated
## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Portal (eTenders). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Completed tender forms and financial statements. - Technical specifications and product data sheets. - Certificates of conformity and test reports for PPE. - Proof of eligibility and non-exclusion grounds.
## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established manufacturers or distributors of certified firefighting safety equipment with public sector experience. - Opportunities: Potential for long-term supply relationships with local government and potential follow-on contracts for maintenance or replacements. - Risks: Strict compliance with technical standards is critical; non-compliant bids will be rejected. Price competitiveness is likely high given the open procedure. - Timeline: Short preparation window (approx. 6 weeks from publication); early engagement with technical requirements is essential to ensure product alignment.
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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