The Supply, Installation, Licensing and Commissioning of Wireless Access Points compatible with existing systems within Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board

The Supply, Installation, Licensing and Commissioning of Wireless Access Points compatible with existing

The Supply, Installation, Licensing and Commissioning of Wireless Access Points compatible with existing systems within Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board

Kilkenny and Carlow ETB

## Summary Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (ETB) is procuring the supply, installation, licensing, and commissioning of wireless access points compatible with their existing infrastructure. This open tender targets suppliers capable of delivering technical integration services for educational facilities in Kilkenny and Carlow.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of wireless access points compatible with existing systems. - Professional installation services at designated ETB locations. - Provision of necessary software licenses. - Full commissioning and testing of the wireless network infrastructure.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified suppliers; no specific pre-qualification framework mentioned. - Technical Capability: Demonstrated experience in installing and commissioning enterprise-grade wireless networks. - Compatibility: Proven ability to integrate new hardware with legacy or existing ETB systems. - Licensing: Capacity to manage and provide valid software licenses for the deployed equipment.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €221,000.00 - Submission Deadline: Wednesday, August 13, 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 (implied by "Tender Submission" status and standard Irish public sector practice). - Languages: English. - Key Documents to Prepare: - Completed tender submission forms. - Technical proposal detailing compatibility and installation methodology. - Commercial offer (pricing schedule). - Proof of insurance and financial standing. - Evidence of relevant past experience.

## Bid Considerations - Target Audience: Best suited for IT infrastructure providers with strong local presence in Leinster and experience in the public/education sector. - Opportunity: Provides a clear entry point for establishing long-term maintenance contracts or future IT upgrades with the ETB. - Risk: Integration with "existing systems" poses technical risk; thorough site surveys and compatibility checks are critical to avoid scope creep or failure. - Timeline: The submission window is approximately one month from publication, requiring rapid mobilization of technical and commercial resources.

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.

Kilkenny and Carlow ETB has 11 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 60 contract(s) worth around €37,270,718.

Recent awarded suppliers include Kilkenny and Carlow ETB, G Morgan & Sons Ltd, Central Technology Supplies Ltd, Sligo Graph Ltd, Shaw Scientific & Chemical Supplies.