AG3724F - DAFM - Single Supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply of Telescopic Loaders

This public procurement competition relates to the establishment of a Single Supplier Framework

AG3724F - DAFM - Single Supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply of Telescopic Loaders

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

## Summary The Education Procurement Service (EPS) is establishing a Single Supplier Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of telescopic loaders for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). The contract involves an initial delivery to Backweston Farm, Celbridge, with potential additional drawdowns over the term.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of telescopic loaders with a minimum power output of 100kW. - Delivery of the initial unit to Backweston Farm, Celbridge, Co. Dublin. - Management of trade-in arrangements for a 2007 registration JCB Loadall 524. - Provision of additional units via drawdowns over the framework period, potentially including further trade-ins.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; not reserved for sheltered employment. - Selection Criteria: Specific qualification and experience requirements are detailed in the Procurement Document (Appendix X and ESPD). - Exclusion: Standard exclusion grounds apply (e.g., criminal convictions, corruption) as per Directive 2014/24/EU. - Compliance: Tenderers must provide a European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €325,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Monday, 08 June 2026 at 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 3 Years. - Tender Validity: 12 Months. - Framework Type: Single Supplier Framework, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8068070 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare the ESPD, technical specifications response, and commercial offer. Detailed technical requirements are in Appendix X of the procurement documents. - Additional Info Deadline: 27 May 2026 at 12:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established agricultural machinery suppliers with logistics capabilities in County Dublin. - Opportunity: The "Single Supplier" nature offers exclusive rights to fulfill all future drawdowns, providing long-term revenue stability. - Risk: The requirement to accept a specific trade-in (2007 JCB) adds complexity to valuation and logistics; bidders must carefully assess the residual value and condition of the trade-in asset. - Competition: GPA-covered procurement allows international bidders, potentially increasing competitive pressure.

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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