Purchase of 1 No. 18,000 litre Bitumen Sprayer and 1 number 13,000 litre Bitumen Sprayer by Cork County Council.

Purchase of 1 No. 18,000 litre Bitumen Sprayer and 1 number 13,000 litre Bitumen Sprayer by Cork

Purchase of 1 No. 18,000 litre Bitumen Sprayer and 1 number 13,000 litre Bitumen Sprayer by Cork County Council.

Cork County Council

## Summary Cork County Council is procuring two bitumen sprayers (one 18,000-litre and one 13,000-litre unit) via an open procedure. This tender targets suppliers capable of delivering heavy-duty road maintenance equipment to support local infrastructure operations.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of one 18,000-litre bitumen sprayer. - Supply of one 13,000-litre bitumen sprayer. - Delivery of equipment to the specified location in Cork. - Provision of necessary documentation and operational support for the machinery.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified bidders; standard EU public procurement rules apply. - Qualifications: Bidders must demonstrate technical capacity to supply heavy industrial vehicles. - Experience: Prior experience in supplying bitumen sprayers or similar road maintenance equipment is likely required to meet technical specifications. - Certifications: Compliance with relevant EU vehicle safety and environmental standards is expected.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €750,000.00 - Submission Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025, at 16:00 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: - Completed tender forms and declaration of conformity. - Technical specifications compliance statement. - Financial offer breakdown. - Proof of eligibility and financial standing.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established heavy vehicle manufacturers or specialized road maintenance equipment distributors with existing stock or manufacturing capabilities. - Opportunities: High-value contract with a stable public sector client; potential for long-term maintenance contracts if performance is satisfactory. - Risks: Strict adherence to technical specifications is critical; non-compliance may lead to disqualification. Logistics and delivery timelines must be carefully managed to meet council operational needs. - Competition: Open procedure implies significant competition; thorough market analysis is required to price competitively while maintaining margins.

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.

Cork County Council has 53 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 15 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 176 contract(s) worth around €784,519,905.

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