CL3642F - RFT to Establish a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Pipefitting Apprenticeship Equipment for Cork Education and Training Board

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Pipefitting Apprenticeship Equipment for Cork

CL3642F - RFT to Establish a Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Pipefitting Apprenticeship Equipment for Cork Education and Training Board

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

## Summary The Education Procurement Service (EPS) is establishing a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of pipefitting apprenticeship equipment. The procurement serves Cork, Waterford and Wexford, and Louth and Meath Education and Training Boards.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of pipework and mechanical equipment. - Supply of Orbitalum equipment. - Supply of cutting and bending equipment. - Delivery, installation, and commissioning of all items. - Equipment must align with industry-leading technology standards for pharmaceutical, food, and semiconductor sectors.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the procurement document. - Tenderers must comply with grounds for exclusion listed in the procurement document. - No specific qualifications or certifications are explicitly listed in the notice; refer to the full tender documents. - Participation is not reserved for sheltered employment or specific social enterprises.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €1,620,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract duration: 48 months. - Submission deadline: 09 June 2026, 15:00 IST. - Framework type: Multi-supplier, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition. - Maximum number of lots per tenderer: 3.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7928204 - Language: English. - Key documents: Prepare tender forms, technical specifications, and pricing schedules as per the procurement document. - Deadline for additional information requests: 07 May 2026, 15:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - This opportunity suits suppliers with expertise in industrial workshop equipment, specifically pipefitting and orbital welding technologies. - The multi-supplier framework offers potential long-term engagement across multiple ETBs over four years. - Bidders must ensure capability for nationwide delivery and installation across Ireland. - Strict adherence to electronic submission protocols and GPA compliance is required.

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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