Tender for the Provision of Fairtrade or equivalent Tea, Coffee, Ancillary Products and Equipment

SETU Campus Services CLG is undertaking a competitive tendering process, to establish a multi­party

Tender for the Provision of Fairtrade or equivalent Tea, Coffee, Ancillary Products and Equipment

SETU Campus Services CLG

## Summary SETU Campus Services CLG is procuring Fairtrade or equivalent tea, coffee, ancillary products, and related equipment. This open tender targets suppliers capable of providing sustainable beverage solutions for the campus environment.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of Fairtrade certified tea and coffee. - Provision of equivalent ethically sourced alternatives. - Supply of ancillary products (e.g., sugar, milk alternatives, stirrers). - Provision of associated equipment (e.g., brewers, grinders, dispensers).

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to any economic operator meeting EU public procurement rules. - Certifications: Must provide proof of Fairtrade certification or demonstrate equivalence through recognized ethical sourcing standards. - Experience: Proven track record in supplying hospitality or institutional catering sectors is implied by the scope. - Compliance: Adherence to Irish and EU public procurement regulations regarding sustainability and ethical sourcing.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €200,000.00 - Submission Deadline: Fri Aug 22 15:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract Duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the specified tender portal (standard for Irish public sector). - Language: English. - Key Documents: - Completed tender submission form. - Proof of Fairtrade or equivalent certification. - Technical proposal detailing product specifications and equipment capabilities. - Financial offer. - Evidence of financial standing and professional capacity.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established beverage distributors with strong ethical supply chains and existing institutional relationships. - Opportunity: High visibility for sustainable branding; potential for long-term recurring revenue if contract duration is extended. - Risk: Strict adherence to Fairtrade/equivalence definitions is critical; non-compliance may lead to disqualification. - Competition: Likely high due to the open procedure and attractive estimated value; early engagement with SETU Campus Services CLG for clarifications is recommended.

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.

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