The Provision of Concessionary Cafe Style Services to Kilkenny and Carlow ETB on behalf of Carlow Institute of Further Education and Training

The Provision of Concessionary Canteen Services to Kilkenny and Carlow ETB on behalf of Carlow

The Provision of Concessionary Cafe Style Services to Kilkenny and Carlow ETB on behalf of Carlow Institute of Further Education and Training

Kilkenny and Carlow ETB

## Summary Kilkenny and Carlow ETB is procuring concessionary cafe-style catering services for Carlow Institute of Further Education and Training. This is a single-stage open procedure for a four-year contract valued at €200,000.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of concessionary canteen/cafe services across ETB campuses. - Management of catering operations in compliance with public sector standards. - Delivery of high-quality food services to students and staff.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Tenderers must meet financial and technical capacity selection criteria detailed in the procurement document. - Experience: Relevant experience in school or educational catering is implied by the CPV codes (55524000). - Mandatory Actions: A mandatory site visit must be arranged prior to submission. - Documentation: Completion of the TRD document and Pricing Schedule Appendix 6 (unaltered) is required.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €200,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 12 June 2026 at 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 4 Years. - Framework: Framework agreement without reopening of competition; maximum one participant. - Tender Validity: 12 Months.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via eTenders (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8085144). - Language: English. - Key Documents: Invitation to Tender, TRD document, Pricing Schedule Appendix 6, and proof of eligibility. - Queries: Questions must be submitted via the eTenders Q&A facility by 5 June 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Best suited for established catering operators with experience in the Irish education sector. - Opportunity: Provides a stable, multi-year revenue stream within the public sector. - Risk: Strict compliance with pricing schedules and mandatory site visits is critical; failure to attend or alter documents results in disqualification. - Competition: Open to all qualified bidders; GPA coverage allows international competitors.

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.

Kilkenny and Carlow ETB has 11 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 60 contract(s) worth around €37,270,718.

Recent awarded suppliers include Kilkenny and Carlow ETB, G Morgan & Sons Ltd, Central Technology Supplies Ltd, Sligo Graph Ltd, Shaw Scientific & Chemical Supplies.