Supply of 350 Structural Firefighting Suits

The supply and delivery of approximately 350 Structural Fire Fighting suits consisting of tunic and

Supply of 350 Structural Firefighting Suits

Limerick City and County Council_103432

## Summary Limerick City and County Council is procuring approximately 350 structural firefighting suits (tunic and trousers) for its seven fire stations. The contract requires delivery of EN 469:2020 compliant gear, along with fitting, warranty, and long-term after-sales support.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply and delivery of ~350 structural firefighting suits conforming to EN 469:2020 and Annexes A-E (Performance Level 2). - Provision of associated measurement/fitting services for all seven fire stations in Limerick. - Comprehensive warranties, technical documentation, and after-sales support. - Guarantee of product continuity: the awarded model (or approved equivalent) must remain available, certified, and supported with spares/repairs for up to 10 years.

## Key Requirements - Compliance with EN 469:2020 standards. - Ability to provide long-term lifecycle support (10-year product availability commitment). - Adherence to EU Data Protection laws (GDPR) regarding personal data in tender submissions. - Compliance with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). - SMEs are encouraged to partner with larger enterprises if scope exceeds their capacity.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €750,000 (excl. VAT) over the term. - Contract Duration: 36 months, with an option to extend for up to 24 months (max two extensions). - Submission Deadline: Friday, 12 June 2026, at 16:00 IST. - Framework/DPS: None; this is a standard open procedure.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie is mandatory. - Language: English only. - Key Documents: Complete the RFT including Appendix 1 (Requirements), Appendix 2 (Pricing Schedule), Appendix 3 (Tenderer’s Statement), Appendix 4 (Declaration), Appendix 5 (Goods Contract), and Appendix 6 (Confidentiality Agreement). - Additional Info: Requests for information must be submitted by 22 May 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established suppliers of PPE with strong logistics and fitting capabilities in the Mid-West region. - Opportunity: The 10-year lifecycle support requirement creates a significant long-term revenue stream beyond the initial 36-month term. - Risk: The strict product continuity clause poses a supply chain risk if the specific suit model is discontinued; bidders must ensure manufacturing stability. - Competition: Open procedure allows broad participation, including international bidders under GPA, potentially increasing competitive pressure on price.

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.

Limerick City and County Council_103432 has 57 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 9 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 163 contract(s) worth around €532,139,584.

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