Request for Tenders For The Provision Of A Melt Blown Nonwoven Production System And Automated Filter Testing System

Request for Tenders For The Provision Of A Melt Blown Nonwoven Production System And Automated

Request for Tenders For The Provision Of A Melt Blown Nonwoven Production System And Automated Filter Testing System

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUSMM)

## Summary Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUSMM) is procuring specialized industrial machinery for educational or research purposes. The tender covers two distinct lots: a Melt Blown Nonwoven Production System and an Automated Filter Testing System.

## Scope & Deliverables - Lot 1: Melt Blowing Extrusion System (Supplies) - Lot 2: Automated Filter Testing System (Supplies) - Delivery location: Mid-West (IE051), Ireland - One lot per item of equipment; tenderers may bid for up to 2 lots.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; not reserved for sheltered employment. - Selection Criteria: General yearly turnover requirements (details in procurement documents). - Experience/Qualifications: Specific technical qualifications not explicitly listed in the notice; refer to procurement documents for detailed selection criteria. - Compliance: Must adhere to National Green Public Procurement criteria focusing on climate change mitigation.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €244,000 (excluding VAT) per lot. - Submission Deadline: 08/06/2026 00:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 6 Months. - Tender Validity: 6 Months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8069677 - Language: English only. - Key Documents: Download procurement documents from https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8069677. - Deadline for Questions: 02/06/2026 00:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for manufacturers or suppliers of specialized industrial machinery and testing apparatus with experience in the education sector. - Opportunities: GPA-covered procurement allows international bidders; electronic invoicing and payment streamline administration. - Risks: Short 6-month contract duration may limit long-term ROI; strict adherence to green procurement criteria is required for award. - Strategy: Bidders must submit only one tender per lot; ensure technical specs are fully addressed in the procurement documents.

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.

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUSMM) has 23 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 43 contract(s) worth around €21,809,376.

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