RFT for ERT PPE at SmartPly Europe DAC'26

SMARTPLY Europe DAC is looking to engage with companies for the provision of approximately 20

RFT for ERT PPE at SmartPly Europe DAC'26

SmartPly Europe DAC

## Summary SmartPly Europe DAC is procuring certified structural firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and boots for its in-house Emergency Response Team (ERT) in Waterford, Ireland. The contract involves supplying approximately 20 complete PPE sets and 30 pairs of boots to meet specific industrial safety standards.

## Scope & Deliverables - 20 complete sets of structural firefighting PPE (Pants, Tunic, Gloves, Helmet, Flash Hoods). - 30 pairs of Firefighting Boots (Type 2/F2). - Delivery of staggered quantities to site in Slieverue, Waterford, until end of 2026. - Provision of samples for quality appraisal upon request. - Full technical documentation including CE marking evidence, EU Declarations of Conformity, and manufacturer instructions.

## Key Requirements - Helmet Specification: Must meet EN 443/EN 14458; only Rosenbauer or MSA Gallet F1XF models are acceptable. - Other PPE: Must meet EN 469:2020 (Level 2), EN 659:2003+A1:2008, and EN 13911:2017 respectively. - Boots: Must meet EN 15090:2012 (Type 2/F2). - Compliance: Suppliers must provide proof of certification and notified body details for all items; generic standard claims are insufficient. - Eligibility: Open procedure under Directive 2014/24/EU; GPA covered.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €50,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Mon Jun 08 15:00:00 IST 2026. - Contract Duration: 1 Month (administrative), but pricing validity required for ~7 months from award. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement; Dynamic Purchasing System link provided in notice but not applicable to this specific RFT.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8154032. - Language: English. - Key Documents: Completed Mandatory Questionnaire (Appendix B2), specification documents for each product, and proof of compliance/certification. - Samples: Be prepared to send samples to Jason Ulrich, SmartPly Europe DAC, Belview, Slieverue, Waterford, X91PX75 if requested.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Best suited for specialized PPE distributors with access to Rosenbauer or MSA brands and robust certification documentation. - Opportunity: Low competition potential due to strict helmet brand restrictions; establishes a supplier relationship for ongoing industrial safety needs. - Risk: High administrative burden regarding proof of compliance; pricing must remain valid for 7 months despite short contract duration. - Logistics: Requires ability to deliver to a specific industrial site in South-East Ireland and manage sample logistics.

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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