BE3775C UL - RFT for the Supply of E-Bikes

The University of Limerick are looking to purchase up to 80 ebikes, GPS trackers, and some equipment

BE3775C UL - RFT for the Supply of E-Bikes

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

## Summary The Education Procurement Service (EPS) on behalf of the University of Limerick is procuring up to 80 e-bikes, GPS trackers, and accessories for the "Inclusive Sustainable Cycling 2" project. The supply supports a social initiative providing bikes to parents of DEIS primary school children and older adults in lower-income areas.

## Scope & Deliverables - Up to 80 e-bikes tailored for specific user groups: - Bikes capable of carrying young passengers for parents. - Bikes with deep step-throughs, trikes, and lightweight folding options for older adults (65+) and those with limited storage. - GPS trackers for each unit. - Additional necessary equipment/accessories. - Delivery to the Mid-West region (IE051), Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; no reserved participation. - Selection Criteria: Detailed in the procurement document (sources cited but not listed in excerpt). - Compliance: Must adhere to grounds for exclusion listed in the procurement document. - Experience: Implicit requirement for supplying specialized e-bike configurations suitable for vulnerable demographics.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €160,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 14:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 24 months. - Framework/DPS: Not applicable (Open procedure).

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Via the Irish eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8131689). - Language: English. - Key Documents: Review the full procurement document for specific selection criteria, exclusion grounds, and technical specifications.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Ideal for suppliers with inventory of specialized e-bikes (child-carrying, step-through, folding) and telematics solutions. - Social Impact: Aligns with ESG goals by supporting social inclusion and sustainable transport for disadvantaged groups. - Logistical Risk: Requires careful inventory management to meet diverse technical specifications (e.g., weight, folding mechanisms) within a single lot. - Market Access: Covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), ensuring fair access for international bidders meeting EU standards.

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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