Vehicle Conversions / Vehicle Fit Out of Defence Forces vehicles

Vehicle Conversions / Vehicle Fit Out of Defence Forces vehicles

Irish Defence Forces_1144

## Summary The Irish Defence Forces are procuring vehicle conversion and fit-out services for their fleet. This open procedure targets suppliers capable of modifying vehicles, including potential ambulance conversions, under a four-year contract.

## Scope & Deliverables - Motor vehicle conversion and fit-out services. - Vehicle reconditioning and installation of conversion kits. - Potential ambulance conversion services. - Performance location: Dublin, Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Submission of the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) to demonstrate compliance with exclusion grounds (e.g., criminal convictions, corruption). - Adherence to the Clean Vehicles Directive (CVD) regarding passenger road transport services. - No specific technical qualifications or certifications are explicitly listed in the notice; detailed technical specs are in the procurement documents. - Participation is not reserved for sheltered employment.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €299,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract duration: 48 months. - Submission deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Tender validity: 48 months. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Irish eTenders portal is mandatory. - Language: English only. - Key documents: Complete the ESPD and prepare the technical/commercial offer as per the RFT documents available at the provided link. - Additional information requests must be submitted by June 5, 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Best for established vehicle modification specialists with experience in public sector or defence contracts. - Opportunity: Provides a stable 4-year revenue stream with electronic payment and ordering processes. - Risk: The scope is broad ("fit out"), requiring careful review of technical specifications to avoid underquoting complex conversions. - Compliance: Strict adherence to ESPD exclusion criteria and Clean Vehicles Directive requirements is essential for eligibility.

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.

Irish Defence Forces_1144 has 45 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 5 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 154 contract(s) worth around €87,934,621.

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