Inclusion on a Supplier Panel for the Supply and Service of Outdoor Equipment – February 2026 to 31 January 2029

The purpose of this Request for Tender is to establish a panel of suppliers for the Supply and Service

Inclusion on a Supplier Panel for the Supply and Service of Outdoor Equipment – February 2026 to 31 January 2029

Galway Rural Development Company

## Summary The Galway Rural Development Company is seeking to establish a supplier panel for the supply and service of outdoor equipment, including lawnmowers, drilling machinery, drills, drill bits, and washers. The contract duration is 36 months.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply and service of outdoor equipment as required by GRD's premises at Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co Galway * Provision of lawnmowers, drilling machinery, drills, drill bits, and washers

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Suppliers must meet the minimum requirements outlined in the tender document * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Suppliers with relevant experience in supplying outdoor equipment to public sector organizations are preferred

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: Not stated * Submission deadline: 31 January 2029, 23:00 GMT * Contract duration: 36 months (February 2026 to 31 January 2029) * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document provided by GRD + Company profile and relevant experience documentation

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit suppliers with existing relationships with public sector organizations in Ireland, particularly those with experience in supplying outdoor equipment. * Opportunities for regular supply of equipment to GRD's premises over the 36-month contract duration. * Risks include competition from other suppliers, potential changes in GRD's requirements, and compliance with EU procurement regulations.

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.

Galway Rural Development Company has 5 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 4 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 1 contract(s) worth around €1,260,000.

Recent awarded suppliers include Geraghty Structures Limited.