A112 Marine Technical Dry Suits for the Irish Naval Service

The Irish Naval Service seeks tenders from economic operators for the purchase of marine technical dry

A112 Marine Technical Dry Suits for the Irish Naval Service

Irish Defence Forces_1144

## Summary The Irish Naval Service is procuring marine technical dry suits for its personnel. This is a single-lot supply contract governed by the Open procedure under Directive 2014/24/EU.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of marine technical dry suits (CPV codes: 37412270 Dry suits, 37412243 Immersion suits). - Delivery to the South-East region of Ireland (IE052). - Contract duration of 12 months.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all economic operators; not reserved for sheltered employment. - Selection Criteria: Detailed in the Procurement Document (RFT). - Exclusion Grounds: Defined in the Procurement Document. - Compliance: Must adhere to Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) standards. - Specifics: Exact technical specifications, quantity, and quality certifications are not stated in the notice; refer to the RFT document.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €600,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Tender Validity: 12 days from submission deadline. - Contract Duration: 12 Months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish eTenders portal is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8078243 - Language: English only. - Key Documents: - ESPD (European Single Procurement Document). - Completed RFT (Request for Tender). - Tender Structure XML. - Additional Info: Requests for information must be submitted by May 29, 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized marine equipment manufacturers or suppliers with existing defense sector experience. - Opportunities: Straightforward supply contract with clear electronic payment and ordering terms. - Risks: Short tender validity period (12 days) requires rapid decision-making; technical specs are not visible in the notice, necessitating immediate document download to assess feasibility. - Competition: GPA coverage implies international competition is permitted.

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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