Call for Tender for the provision of cold lunch (with drink) under the School Meals Scheme to Scoil Naomh Naille, Roll 15770K

The Board of Management of Scoil Naomh Naille is seeking proposals for the provision of a cold lunch

Call for Tender for the provision of cold lunch (with drink) under the School Meals Scheme to Scoil Naomh Naille, Roll 15770K

St. Naul's National School (Inver)

## Summary St. Naul's National School is procuring cold lunch and drink services for 114 students under the School Meals Scheme. The contract is funded via the Department of Social Protection and is subject to annual funding approval.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of cold lunches with drinks for 114 students daily. - Service delivery aligned with the school calendar for each academic year. - Performance location: Border region (IE041), Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the procurement document. - SMEs are explicitly encouraged to bid. - Specific qualifications or certifications are not listed in the summary data; refer to the procurement document for exclusion grounds and selection criteria.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €104,652 (excluding VAT). - Contract Duration: 36 months. - Submission Deadline: 05 June 2026, 15:00 IST. - Tender Validity: 6 months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8160502 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Download procurement documents from the provided link; prepare tender in English.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Risk: Service availability is dependent on the level of funding approved by the Department of Social Protection for each academic year, creating potential revenue volatility. - Operational Fit: Suitable for local SMEs with catering capabilities in the Border region; the scope is defined but requires strict adherence to the school calendar. - Administrative Load: Requires strict compliance with electronic submission protocols and preparation of all required procurement documents by the deadline.

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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