Request for Tenders for the Supply of Frozen Foods to the Irish Prison Service

Request for Tenders for the Supply of Frozen Foods to the Irish Prison Service

Irish Prison Service

## Summary The Irish Prison Service is procuring the supply of frozen foods through an open tender procedure. This contract aims to provide essential food supplies to support the operational needs of the national prison system.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of various frozen food items as specified in the tender documentation. - Delivery to designated locations within the Irish Prison Service network. - Compliance with all relevant food safety and hygiene standards.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility for public sector procurement in Ireland. - Demonstrated experience in supplying frozen food products to institutional or public sector clients. - Valid certifications for food handling, storage, and distribution. - Ability to meet strict delivery schedules and quality specifications.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €20,749,680 - Submission deadline: 22 August 2025 at 13:00 IST - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the specified tender portal (details in full documentation). - Language: English. - Key documents to prepare: Completed tender forms, technical proposals detailing product specifications and supply chain capabilities, financial bids, and proof of eligibility/certifications.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established food distributors with robust cold-chain logistics and experience in high-volume institutional supply. - Opportunity: Significant contract value offers substantial revenue potential and long-term stability within a secure public sector client base. - Risk: High logistical complexity requires precise temperature control and reliable delivery networks to avoid service failures. - Competition: Open procedure implies broad market access; thorough analysis of competitor capabilities and pricing strategies is essential.

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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