Plastic Buoys

Irish Lights has identified twenty­two (22) stations in its statutory and contract fleet of buoys which are

Plastic Buoys

Commissioners of Irish Lights_337

## Summary The Commissioners of Irish Lights are procuring plastic buoys through an open procedure. This tender aims to supply essential navigation aids to support maritime safety infrastructure across Ireland.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of plastic buoys as specified in the tender documentation. - Delivery of goods to designated locations within Ireland. - Compliance with maritime safety standards for navigation aids.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified suppliers; no specific pre-qualification stage mentioned. - Qualifications: Standard capacity to perform the contract. - Certifications: Likely requires compliance with relevant maritime or industrial standards (specifics not stated in summary data). - Experience: Implicit requirement for capability in supplying marine navigation equipment.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €350,000.00 - Submission deadline: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 13:00 IST - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the public procurement portal (standard for Irish public sector). - Languages: English (standard for Irish public sector tenders). - Key documents to prepare: Completed tender forms, technical specifications response, financial offer, and proof of eligibility.

## Bid Considerations - Target Audience: Suitable for manufacturers or distributors of marine navigation equipment with existing relationships in the maritime sector. - Opportunity: Provides access to a stable, long-term public sector client for recurring supply needs. - Risk: Low value relative to administrative burden; ensure precise compliance with technical specs to avoid disqualification. - Competition: Open procedure implies broad market access; competitive pricing will be critical given the modest contract value.

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.

Commissioners of Irish Lights_337 has 5 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 23 contract(s) worth around €5,000,487.

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