RFT for the supply of Forklift and Pallet trucks and the provision of servicing and maintenance of same for the Department of Social Protection

In summary, the Services comprise: The supply of 1 Counterbalance Electric forklift, 1 Electric Reach

RFT for the supply of Forklift and Pallet trucks and the provision of servicing and maintenance of same for the Department of Social Protection

Department of Social Protection_349

## Summary The Department of Social Protection is procuring the supply of electric forklifts and pallet trucks, alongside a five-year servicing and maintenance contract. This open procedure targets suppliers capable of delivering equipment and ongoing technical support for government operations in Dublin.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of 1 Counterbalance Electric forklift - Supply of 1 Electric Reach forklift - Supply of up to 8 electric pallet trucks - Yearly servicing and maintenance of all supplied units - Callout services for unforeseen issues outside scheduled maintenance

## Key Requirements - Eligibility via European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) - Compliance with Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) - Adherence to Green Public Procurement criteria for environmental impact reduction - Specific technical qualifications and experience likely detailed in the RFT document

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €150,000 (excluding VAT) - Submission deadline: 02/06/2026 at 15:00 IST - Contract duration: 5 Years - Tender validity: 180 Days - Framework/DPS: Not applicable

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie - Language: English - Key documents: Prepare technical and financial proposals as per the RFT document available at the provided link - Deadline for additional information requests: 19/05/2026 at 15:00

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established equipment suppliers with strong maintenance networks in Dublin. - Opportunity: Provides a stable five-year revenue stream through recurring service contracts. - Risk: Strict adherence to green procurement criteria may limit supplier options or increase costs. - Complexity: Combining hardware supply with long-term service requires robust logistical and technical planning.

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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