Purchase of 1 No. New Line Marking Machine by Cork County Council

Purchase of 1 No. New Line Marking Machine by Cork County Council

Cork County Council

## Summary Cork County Council is procuring one new line marking machine via an open procedure. The contract aims to supply this specialized equipment to support the council’s road maintenance operations.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply and delivery of 1 No. new line marking machine. - Provision of necessary documentation and compliance certificates. - Potential for training or handover support (specifics not detailed in summary data).

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure, implying broad market access. - Qualifications: Specific technical qualifications or certifications are not stated in the provided data. - Experience: No specific past experience requirements are listed in the summary data.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €100,000.00 - Submission deadline: Friday, 22 August 2025, at 16:00 IST - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Not stated (typically via public procurement portals like eTenders for Irish authorities). - Languages: English (standard for Irish public sector). - Key documents to prepare: Tender response form, technical specification compliance statement, financial offer, and any required eligibility declarations.

## Bid Considerations - Market Fit: Suitable for manufacturers or specialized distributors of road maintenance equipment with Irish market presence. - Opportunity: Direct supply contract with a major local authority, potentially leading to future maintenance or accessory sales. - Risk: Limited detail on technical specs and evaluation criteria increases uncertainty regarding competitive positioning. - Timeline: Short preparation window between publication (10 July) and deadline (22 August) requires immediate action.

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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