Request for tenders for the Supply of and delivery to the Office of Public Works of Desktop Embossing Seals for use in Polling Stations for the validation of Ballot Papers

Supply of and delivery to the Office of Public Works of Desktop Embossing Seals for use in Polling

Request for tenders for the Supply of and delivery to the Office of Public Works of Desktop Embossing Seals for use in Polling Stations for the validation of Ballot Papers

Office of Public Works (OPW)

## Summary The Office of Public Works (OPW) is procuring the supply and delivery of desktop embossing seals for use in polling stations to validate ballot papers. This tender is part of an open procedure aimed at securing equipment for electoral processes.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of desktop embossing seals. - Delivery of seals to designated locations for use in polling stations. - Ensuring seals are suitable for validating ballot papers.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified suppliers; no specific certifications or experience levels are explicitly stated in the provided data. - Compliance: Must adhere to Irish public procurement regulations.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €200,000.00 - Submission deadline: Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 12:00 IST - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Irish public procurement portal (PES). - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: - Completed tender form. - Proof of eligibility and compliance with procurement rules. - Technical specifications of the proposed embossing seals. - Financial offer.

## Bid Considerations - This tender suits manufacturers or distributors of specialized electoral equipment with existing logistics capabilities in Ireland. - Opportunity to secure a significant contract (€200k) with a government body, potentially leading to future electoral supply agreements. - Risk of tight preparation time given the short window between publication (July 21) and submission (July 29). - No specific technical or experience requirements are listed, suggesting a focus on price and basic compliance, but bidders must ensure their product meets strict electoral standards.

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.

Office of Public Works (OPW) has 75 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 400 contract(s) worth around €708,273,020.

Recent awarded suppliers include McCauls, NVM Ireland Ltd, Office of Public Works, Pelko Ltd, Farrell Brothers (Ardee) Limited.