Request for Tender (RFT) for the supply, delivery, and servicing (where applicable) of Musical Instruments and Studio Equipment to the Irish Prison Service (IPS)

The supply, delivery, and servicing (where applicable) of Musical Instruments and Studio Equipment to the

Request for Tender (RFT) for the supply, delivery, and servicing (where applicable) of Musical Instruments and Studio Equipment to the Irish Prison Service (IPS)

Irish Prison Service

## Summary The Irish Prison Service is seeking tenders for the supply, delivery, and servicing of musical instruments and studio equipment. The estimated value is €140,000 (excl. VAT) over a 48-month period.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply of musical instruments and studio equipment to the Irish Prison Service * Delivery of goods to the specified location in Ireland * Servicing of equipment where applicable

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: open procedure, any economic operator can participate * Qualifications: not stated * Certifications: not stated * Experience: not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €140,000 (excl. VAT) * Submission deadline: Tuesday, 16th June 2026, 13:00hrs (Local Time) * Contract duration: 48 months * Framework/DPS: none

## How to Bid * Submission method: electronic tenderbox on www.etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Appendix 1A Tender Response Document + Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule + Appendix 3 Tenderer’s Statement + Appendix 4 Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer + eESPD (electronic European Single Procurement Document)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking for opportunities in the public sector. * The contract duration is 48 months, which could provide a stable revenue stream for successful bidders. * Tenderers should be aware that the Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest priced or any tender.

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.

Irish Prison Service has 35 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 6 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 146 contract(s) worth around €425,802,082.

Recent awarded suppliers include Waterford Institute of Technology, Department of Justice & Equality, Goldcrop Ltd_20658, Complete Laboratory Solutions, Glenwood Mouldings Ltd.