The Board of Management of St. Kevin's College (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”)
St. Kevin's College Ballygall
## Summary St. Kevin’s College Ballygall is procuring the supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of specialized tools and equipment for T4 technical subjects. The contract covers three distinct lots: Construction Studies, Engineering, and Design/Communication Graphics.
## Scope & Deliverables - Lot 1: Construction Studies (Wood Technology and Wood Machining). - Lot 2: Engineering equipment. - Lot 3: Design (Communication Graphics and Graphics Design Lab). - Goods must be supplied and installed on or before 1st September 2026. - Includes maintenance services for a 24-month period.
## Key Requirements - Mandatory Submission: Tenderers must submit tenders for all three lots; partial bids are not accepted. - Compliance: Equipment specifications are based on Department of Education and Youth (DEY) guidelines for post-primary schools. - Legal: Compliance with Directive 2014/24/EU and Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) standards. - Exclusion Criteria: Specific grounds for exclusion are detailed in the Procurement Document.
## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €420,000 (excluding VAT) total; Lot 1 estimated at €160,000. - Submission Deadline: 11 June 2026 at 15:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 24 months. - Tender Validity: 6 months. - Framework/DPS: None.
## How to Bid - Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8031097 - Language: English only. - Key Documents: Prepare the tender response, financial statements, and proof of eligibility as outlined in the Procurement Document available at the eTenders link. - Questions: Requests for additional information must be submitted by 4 June 2026.
## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for suppliers with strong logistics capabilities in Dublin and experience in educational technical equipment. - Opportunity: High-value contract with significant maintenance revenue potential over two years. - Risk: Mandatory bid for all lots increases financial exposure if the tenderer lacks capacity in any specific technical area (e.g., laser machining vs. wood tools). - Complexity: Installation deadline of September 2026 is tight relative to the June submission, requiring robust supply chain planning.
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