For the Provision of Event Health and Safety Coordination and Delivery Services for Kilkenny County Council Festivals and Civic Events

For the Provision of Event Health and Safety Coordination and Delivery Services for Kilkenny County

For the Provision of Event Health and Safety Coordination and Delivery Services for Kilkenny County Council Festivals and Civic Events

Kilkenny County Council_1185

## Summary Kilkenny County Council is procuring event health and safety coordination and delivery services for its festivals and civic events. This single-lot contract covers safety consultancy and service provision for local authority functions in the South-East region of Ireland.

## Scope & Deliverables - Health and safety coordination for Kilkenny County Council festivals and civic events. - Delivery of safety consultancy services for cultural and festival events. - Performance of health and safety services within the South-East (IE052) region.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Bidders must comply with grounds for exclusion as specified in the Procurement Document. - No specific qualifications or certifications are listed in the tender notice; refer to the full procurement documents for technical requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €25,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract duration: 12 months. - Submission deadline: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Tender validity: 180 days. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8114431 - Language: English. - Key documents: Prepare the tender in English and review the Procurement Document for selection criteria and exclusion grounds. - Additional information requests must be submitted by May 26, 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Low Value, High Admin: The estimated value (€25k) is very low for public sector procurement, potentially making the administrative burden disproportionate to the revenue. - Specialized Niche: Suits firms with specific expertise in Irish public event safety and local government compliance. - Competitive Landscape: As an Open procedure covered by the GPA, it is accessible to international bidders, though local knowledge of Kilkenny events is likely advantageous. - Risk: Ensure strict adherence to electronic submission formats and deadlines, as late bids are typically rejected automatically.

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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