Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Naomh Bríd NS 18470N

The Board of Management of Naomh Bríd NS (18470N) is seeking proposals for the provision of Hot

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Naomh Bríd NS 18470N

Scoil Naomh Brid (Knockananna National School)

## Summary Scoil Naomh Brid (Knockananna National School) is procuring hot meal services for 65 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract covers a 36-month period with an estimated value of €113,568.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot main meals daily for 65 students. - Service delivery aligned with the school calendar for each academic year. - Execution within the framework of the Department of Social Protection funding.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria details are located in the Procurement Document (TRD). - Tenderers must comply with grounds for exclusion as specified in the Procurement Document. - No specific qualifications or certifications are listed in the summary data; refer to the tender documents for exact technical and financial capacity requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €113,568 (excluding VAT). - Contract duration: 36 months. - Submission deadline: 13 June 2026, 15:00 IST. - Tender validity: 6 months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is required. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8149263 - Language: English. - Key documents: Review the Contract Documents list, specifically the Tender Request Document (TRD) and the CFT specification. - Additional info deadline: 06 June 2026, 15:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - SME Suitability: Explicitly marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. - Funding Risk: Revenue is dependent on the level of Department of Social Protection funding approved for each academic year. - Operational Scope: Limited to a single school in Knockananna, Co. Wicklow, requiring local logistical capability. - Compliance: Strict adherence to electronic invoicing and ordering requirements is mandated.

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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