The Supply, Delivery and Installation of prosthetics technician workstations and Specialist cabinetry in Cork University Dental School and Hospital

University College Cork requests a single supplier to supply, install and commission the following

The Supply, Delivery and Installation of prosthetics technician workstations and Specialist cabinetry in Cork University Dental School and Hospital

University College Cork

## Summary University College Cork is procuring the supply, delivery, and installation of prosthetics technician workstations and specialist cabinetry. This contract supports the operational needs of the Cork University Dental School and Hospital.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of specialized prosthetics technician workstations. - Supply of specialist cabinetry tailored to dental school requirements. - Delivery of all items to the specified locations in Cork. - Professional installation and setup of the equipment.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure, available to any qualified supplier. - Qualifications: Proven experience in supplying and installing specialized medical or laboratory furniture. - Certifications: Standard business registration and tax compliance documents required. - Experience: Demonstrated capability in handling complex installation projects within educational or healthcare facilities.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €273,550.00 - Submission deadline: Thursday, 7 August 2025, at 12:00 IST - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (likely eTenders Ireland or similar platform associated with the contracting authority). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Completed tender submission form. - Technical proposal detailing the proposed workstations and cabinetry specifications. - Financial offer (price schedule). - Evidence of eligibility and relevant past performance/experience. - Health and safety plan for installation.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized furniture manufacturers or medical fit-out contractors with existing relationships in the Irish higher education or healthcare sector. - Opportunities: High-value contract with potential for long-term maintenance or future expansion within the UCC network. - Risks: Installation in an active hospital/school environment requires strict adherence to health and safety protocols and minimal disruption to clinical/academic activities. - Complexity: "Specialist cabinetry" implies custom design requirements; bidders must ensure precise technical understanding of prosthetics workflow needs to avoid non-compliance.

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.

University College Cork has 37 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 8 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 132 contract(s) worth around €360,546,151.

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