Open tender Competition for the provision of Fixed Wing Air Ambulance Services (24/7/365) and Medical Air Transfers of Organs and/or Organ Retrieval Teams.

The HSE is seeking tenders for the 24/7/365 emergency air ambulance transport via fixed wing air

Open tender Competition for the provision of Fixed Wing Air Ambulance Services (24/7/365) and Medical Air Transfers of Organs and/or Organ Retrieval Teams.

Health Service Executive (HSE)

## Summary The Health Service Executive (HSE) is procuring 24/7/365 fixed-wing air ambulance services for emergency patient transfers between Ireland and other jurisdictions (primarily the UK), as well as medical air transfers for organs and retrieval teams. The service must be based at Dublin Airport, with the provider responsible for all staffing and equipment.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of emergency fixed-wing air ambulance transport for patients (inpatients and home-based) across borders. - Medical air transfers of organs and/or organ retrieval teams, typically within Ireland. - Full operational responsibility for the service, including aircraft, crew, staffing, and equipment. - Service availability required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Bidders must comply with grounds for exclusion as specified in the procurement documents. - No specific qualifications or certifications are listed in the notice; refer to the full tender package for technical and professional competence requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €26,000,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract duration: 84 months. - Submission deadline: 27 May 2026 at 12:00 IST. - Tender validity: 365 days. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7794628 - Language: English. - Key documents: Prepare tenders according to the Procurement Document available at the submission address. Requests for additional information must be submitted by 20 May 2026.

## Bid Considerations - This contract suits established air ambulance operators with fixed-wing capabilities and experience in cross-border medical logistics. - The 84-month duration offers long-term stability, but the 24/7 operational requirement demands robust resource planning. - Risks include high operational complexity and strict compliance with public procurement regulations under Directive 2014/24/EU. - Review of contract awards is handled by the High Court of Ireland.

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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