Request for Tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Heavy Vehicle Training Equipment Lot 1: Bus Chassis and Lot 2: Hydraulics Training Rig

Request for Tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Heavy Vehicle Training Equipment Lot 1: Bus Chassis

Request for Tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Heavy Vehicle Training Equipment Lot 1: Bus Chassis and Lot 2: Hydraulics Training Rig

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUSMM)

## Summary Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUSMM) is procuring heavy vehicle training equipment, specifically a bus chassis and a hydraulics training rig, for educational use. The contract is valued at €190,000 and requires delivery to the Mid-West region of Ireland.

## Scope & Deliverables - Lot 1: Supply and delivery of a heavy vehicle bus chassis for mechanical and systems training. - Lot 2: Supply, delivery, and commissioning of a hydraulics training rig for teaching hydraulic systems, diagnostics, and fault finding. - Performance location: Mid-West (IE051), Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; participation is not reserved. - Selection Criteria: Detailed in the procurement document (specific qualifications/experience not listed in summary). - Exclusion Grounds: Refer to the Procurement Document. - Strategic Criteria: Award criteria include reduction of environmental impacts (climate change mitigation). - GPA: The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €190,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract Duration: 1 Year. - Submission Deadline: 02/06/2026 at 14:00 IST. - Tender Validity: 6 Months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is required. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8099112 - Languages: English. - Key Documents: Prepare tender per the Procurement Document available at https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8099112. - Questions: Deadline for additional information is 26/05/2026 at 14:00.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for suppliers specializing in heavy vehicle components or industrial training equipment with commissioning capabilities. - Opportunity: Allows bidding on one or both lots; GPA coverage may benefit international bidders. - Risk: Strict electronic submission requirements and potential complexity in meeting green procurement criteria. - Logistics: Delivery is confined to the Mid-West region; ensure local logistics or partnerships are in place.

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.

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUSMM) has 23 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 43 contract(s) worth around €21,809,376.

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