A11 Potable Water Testing

The Irish Naval Service seeks tenders from economic operators for the provision of potable water

A11 Potable Water Testing

Irish Defence Forces_1144

## Summary The Irish Defence Forces (specifically the Irish Naval Service) is procuring potable water laboratory testing services for its vessels. This is a single-lot open procedure with an estimated value of €80,000.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of potable water laboratory testing for Irish Naval Service Vessels. - Performance location is in the South-East region of Ireland. - Services are classified under water pollution and water treatment work.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Bidders must comply with grounds for exclusion as specified in the procurement documents. - No specific qualifications or certifications are listed in the summary data; refer to the full tender documents for technical prerequisites.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €80,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026, at 00:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 12 months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System applies. - Tender Validity: 12 months.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission is mandatory via the eTenders portal. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8077418 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Download procurement documents from the provided link. Note that the deadline for requesting additional information is May 18, 2026. - Invoicing/Payment: Electronic invoicing, ordering, and payment are required.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized water testing laboratories with existing capabilities in maritime or defense sector compliance. - Opportunity: Low barrier to entry due to modest contract value; suitable for SMEs or niche service providers. - Risk: Strict adherence to electronic submission protocols and short preparation window (approx. 3 weeks from publication). - Compliance: Must ensure full compliance with Irish public procurement regulations and GPA requirements.

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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