T.022.2026 Request for Tender Supply and Delivery of Public Order PPE and Accessories to An Garda Síochána

In summary, the Goods comprise public order PPE (and accessories) for use by members of An Garda

T.022.2026 Request for Tender Supply and Delivery of Public Order PPE and Accessories to An Garda Síochána

An Garda Síochána_1192

## Summary An Garda Síochána is procuring public order Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and accessories to protect officers against blunt impacts, spikes, and knife strikes. The contract covers the supply and delivery of specialized safety gear for police duties across Ireland.

## Scope & Deliverables - Flame Retardant Suit and Base Layer System (FRSBLS) - Protective and safety clothing for public order policing - Anti-riot equipment and police-specific gear - Hats, headgear, and special clothing accessories - Delivery to locations anywhere in Ireland

## Key Requirements - Tenderers must submit bids for all lots; maximum 8 lots per tenderer - Compliance with European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) for exclusion grounds - Adherence to Directive 2014/24/EU legal basis - No specific technical certifications listed in the excerpt, but equipment must provide suitable protection against specified threats

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €5,150,000 (excluding VAT) - Submission deadline: Thu Jun 04 11:00:00 IST 2026 - Contract duration: 60 months - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement; Open procedure

## How to Bid - Submission method: Via the eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7547924) - Language: English - Key documents: Completed tender forms, ESPD, technical specifications compliance, and pricing for all lots

## Bid Considerations - High Value Opportunity: Significant contract value of €5.15M offers substantial revenue potential for qualified suppliers. - Mandatory All-or-Nothing: Bidders must tender for all lots, requiring broad product range capability and logistical capacity. - Regulatory Compliance: Strict adherence to EU procurement directives and Irish public sector standards is essential. - Logistical Risk: Delivery across "Anywhere in Ireland" requires robust national distribution networks to meet performance obligations.

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.

An Garda Síochána_1192 has 24 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 7 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 117 contract(s) worth around €1,010,032,244.

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