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GALW-CMNHS1344-2026 - Basic Life Support (BLS) - Heartsaver AED Certification Training Services for the University of Galway

University of Galway (ID 1400)
Status
Tender Submission
Estimated value
€770,000
Deadline
12 Jun 2026, 09:00
Time left
Closed
Published
12 May 2026
Procedure
Open
Reference
8096352
Buyer
University of Galway (ID 1400)
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Contract details

Category (CPV)
Health and social work services
CPV code
85000000
Place of performance
West (IE042)
Contract duration
7 Year
Languages accepted
English
Review body
The High Court of Ireland

Scope of the contract

Provision of accredited Basic Life Support (BLS) and Heartsaver AED training for undergraduate medical

AI summary

GALW-CMNHS1344-2026 - Basic Life Support (BLS) - Heartsaver AED Certification Training Services for the University of Galway

University of Galway (ID 1400)

## Summary University of Galway is procuring accredited Basic Life Support (BLS) and Heartsaver AED certification training services for undergraduate medical students. This is a framework agreement that may also cover related medical, clinical, and patient safety training for future program requirements.

## Scope & Deliverables - Delivery of mandatory BLS and Heartsaver AED training for undergraduate medical curriculum. - Potential delivery of accredited medical, clinical, patient safety, emergency response, and first aid training. - Support for current and future G31 Direct Entry Medical Programme requirements. - Performance location: West (IE042), Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Providers must hold appropriate accreditation for the training content. - Eligibility and selection criteria details are located in the Procurement Document. - No strategic procurement aims or reserved participation restrictions apply. - Compliance with grounds for exclusion as specified in the Procurement Document.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €770,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract duration: 7 years. - Submission deadline: Fri Jun 12 09:00:00 IST 2026. - Tender validity period: 12 months. - Framework type: Without reopening of competition; maximum 3 participants.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is required. - Languages: English only. - Key documents: Review the Procurement Document for selection criteria and exclusion grounds. - Additional info deadline: 03/06/2026 12:00 +01:00. - Submission portal: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8096352

## Bid Considerations - Opportunity: Secures a long-term (7-year) framework with potential for expanded scope beyond initial BLS/AED training. - Competition: Limited to a maximum of 3 framework participants, reducing the pool of competitors. - Risk: Requires strict adherence to accreditation standards; failure to meet specific medical curriculum needs could impact performance. - Suitability: Best suited for established training providers with existing accreditation in medical emergency response and clinical education.

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About University of Galway (ID 1400)

University of Galway (ID 1400) has 69 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 5 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 176 contract(s) worth around €163,274,883.

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