Call for Tender for the Provision of Hot Meals (Delivery Option 2 Regenerated on site) under the School Meals Scheme to Walsh Island NS 17616K

The Board of Management of Walsh Island NS is seeking proposals for the provision of Hot Meals

Call for Tender for the Provision of Hot Meals (Delivery Option 2 Regenerated on site) under the School Meals Scheme to Walsh Island NS 17616K

Walsh Island NS

## Summary Walsh Island NS is procuring on-site hot meal services for approximately 83 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract requires meals to be regenerated on-site, with funding contingent on annual DSP approvals.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals for approx. 83 students daily throughout the school year. - "Delivery Option 2": Meals regenerated on-site at Walsh Island NS, Geashill. - Service execution aligned with the school calendar provided at the start of each academic year. - Performance location: Walsh Island NS, Midland (IE063), Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; suitable for SMEs. No reserved participation. - Selection Criteria: Detailed in the Procurement Document (not explicitly listed in the notice). - Exclusion Grounds: Referenced in the Procurement Document. - Legal Basis: "Other" (National Below Threshold).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €146,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract Duration: 36 months. - Submission Deadline: 09 June 2026, 15:00 IST. - Tender Validity: 6 months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8148267 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Tender Response Document (TRD), Tender Structure XML, Draft Property Licence, and Draft Deed of Renunciation are available for download. - Additional Info Requests: Deadline 02 June 2026, 15:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - SME Friendly: Explicitly noted as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. - Funding Risk: Revenue is dependent on the level of DSP funding approved for each academic year, introducing potential budget volatility. - Operational Scope: Requires on-site regeneration capabilities and adherence to the specific school calendar. - Administrative Load: Requires preparation of specific legal drafts (Property Licence/Deed of Renunciation) alongside the commercial bid.

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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