A11 Search Lights

The Irish Naval Service seeks tenders from economic operators for the purchase of search Lights for P60

A11 Search Lights

Irish Defence Forces_1144

## Summary The Irish Defence Forces (Naval Service) is procuring search lights for the P60 class vessel. This is an open supply contract valued at €80,000, requiring electronic submission by June 5, 2026.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of search lights suitable for P60 class vessels. - CPV codes include Searchlights (31518600), Floodlights (31518100), and Exterior lights (31527200). - Performance location: South-East Ireland (IE052).

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all economic operators; not reserved for sheltered employment. - Qualifications: Specific selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document (source not fully listed in data). - Compliance: Must adhere to grounds for exclusion listed in the Procurement Document. - Experience: No specific past experience metrics are stated in the summary data; refer to procurement documents.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €80,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 2 Years. - Tender Validity: 12 Months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8091573 - Language: English only. - Key Documents: Prepare tender in English; review procurement documents for specific selection criteria and exclusion grounds. Electronic invoicing and ordering are required.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for suppliers with existing defense or maritime equipment distribution networks. - Opportunities: Covers essential naval infrastructure; GPA-covered procurement allows non-EU bidders. - Risks: Low value may not justify high administrative costs; strict electronic compliance required. - Timeline: Tight window; additional information requests must be submitted by May 22, 2026.

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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