Request for Quotation for Provision of Conference Facilities and AV Services and Supports for the Learning and Development Skillnet Annual Conferences in 2026. 2027 and 2028

The Learning and Development Skillnet is seeking to procure a suitably prestigious venue in Dublin for

Request for Quotation for Provision of Conference Facilities and AV Services and Supports for the Learning and Development Skillnet Annual Conferences in 2026. 2027 and 2028

LD Skillnet

## Summary LD Skillnet is procuring conference facilities and audio-visual services for its annual conferences in Dublin across 2026, 2027, and 2028. This open procedure requires bidders to submit tenders for both lots simultaneously.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of a prestigious conference venue in Dublin for three annual events. - Supply of audio-visual equipment and support services for conference delivery. - Services required for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the procurement documents. - Bidders must comply with grounds for exclusion as specified in the tender. - No specific qualifications or certifications are listed in the notice; refer to the procurement document for full details.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €240,000 (excluding VAT) for the total contract. - Submission Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 17:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 30 months. - Tender Validity: 6 months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission only via the eTenders portal. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8075129 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Prepare tenders for both Lot 0001 (Conference Facilities) and Lot 0002 (AV Support); submission for all lots is mandatory. - Additional Info Deadline: June 5, 2026, at 17:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for Dublin-based hotels with AV capabilities or specialized AV providers willing to partner with venues. - Opportunity: Secures a multi-year contract for three consecutive annual conferences. - Risk: The requirement to bid for both lots simultaneously may exclude specialized AV-only suppliers or venue-only providers. - Compliance: Strict adherence to electronic submission formats and GPA requirements is essential.

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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