Request for Tenders for the Supply of Fruit and Vegetables to the Irish Prison Service

Request for Tenders for the Supply of Fruit and Vegetables to the Irish Prison Service in 4 x Lots.

Request for Tenders for the Supply of Fruit and Vegetables to the Irish Prison Service

Irish Prison Service

## Summary The Irish Prison Service is procuring the supply of fresh fruit and vegetables for its facilities. This open tender aims to secure a reliable supplier for the institution's food service needs.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of fresh fruit and vegetables. - Delivery to Irish Prison Service locations. - Adherence to public sector food safety and quality standards.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified suppliers meeting EU public procurement rules. - Qualifications: Must demonstrate capacity to supply fresh produce at scale. - Certifications: Likely requires relevant food safety certifications (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000) though specific technical criteria are not detailed in the summary data. - Experience: Proven track record in supplying public sector or large institutional clients is implied by the nature of the contract.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €16,790,000. - Submission deadline: Wednesday, 20 August 2025 at 13:00 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 to prepare: Tender submission form, financial offer, technical proposal detailing supply chain capabilities, and proof of eligibility/compliance documents.

## Bid Considerations - High Value Opportunity: The estimated value of nearly €17 million represents a significant revenue stream for established suppliers. - Logistical Complexity: Supplying multiple prison locations requires robust, secure, and reliable logistics networks. - Regulatory Compliance: Strict adherence to public procurement regulations and food safety standards is critical; non-compliance will lead to disqualification. - Market Competition: As an open procedure, expect competition from major national and international food distributors.

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.

Irish Prison Service has 35 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 6 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 146 contract(s) worth around €425,802,082.

Recent awarded suppliers include Waterford Institute of Technology, Department of Justice & Equality, Goldcrop Ltd_20658, Complete Laboratory Solutions, Glenwood Mouldings Ltd.