Request for Tenders for the Supply of Ambient Goods and Cooking Oil and the Collection of Waste Cooking Oil to the Irish Prison Service

Request for Tenders for the supply of Ambient Goods (Lot 1) and Cooking Oil and the Collection of Waste

Request for Tenders for the Supply of Ambient Goods and Cooking Oil and the Collection of Waste Cooking Oil to the Irish Prison Service

Irish Prison Service

## Summary The Irish Prison Service is procuring the supply of ambient goods and cooking oil, alongside the collection of waste cooking oil. This open tender targets suppliers capable of meeting the specific logistical and hygiene requirements of the prison estate.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of ambient food goods to Irish Prison Service facilities. - Supply of cooking oil for institutional use. - Collection and disposal of waste cooking oil generated by the prisons. - Compliance with public sector supply chain standards.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility for public sector procurement in Ireland. - Demonstrated experience in supplying food products to institutional or correctional facilities. - Valid certifications for food safety and waste management (specifically for waste oil collection). - Ability to meet strict delivery schedules and security protocols inherent to prison environments.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €25,300,000 - Submission deadline: Fri Aug 15 13:00:00 IST 2025 - 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: Completed tender forms, technical specifications response, financial offer, and proof of eligibility/certifications.

## Bid Considerations - High Value Opportunity: The significant estimated value suggests a long-term, high-volume contract suitable for established national distributors. - Logistical Complexity: Delivering to prison facilities requires robust security clearance and reliable logistics; bidders must assess their ability to navigate these constraints. - Dual Nature Risk: The contract combines supply and waste collection; bidders need integrated capabilities or strong partnerships to manage both food safety and environmental compliance effectively. - Competitive Landscape: As an open procedure, expect competition from major national food distributors and specialized waste management firms.

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.

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