LI3844R MU PQQ for the Provision of Subscription Agreements for Access to 17 Lots of Electronic Journals

IReL (Irish Research eLibrary) is a nationally funded e­resource licensing Consortium providing access to

LI3844R MU PQQ for the Provision of Subscription Agreements for Access to 17 Lots of Electronic Journals

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

## Summary The Education Procurement Service (EPS) is procuring subscription agreements for access to 17 lots of electronic journals on behalf of participating Irish publicly funded higher education institutions. The estimated value of the contract is €12,900,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Subscription agreements for access to 17 lots of electronic journals * Provision of services for each lot

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in providing library and archive services + Ability to provide subscription agreements for access to electronic journals * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €12,900,000 * Submission deadline: Thu Jun 18 14:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 72 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8171441 * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT) + Qualitative specifications + Procurement document

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit organizations with experience in providing library and archive services, particularly those with a proven track record of working with electronic journals. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contract (72 months) with a large estimated value. + Possibility to provide subscription agreements for access to 17 lots of electronic journals. * Risks: + High competition due to the restricted procedure and the large estimated value. + Requirements for experience in providing library and archive services may limit eligible bidders.

Restricted procedure. A two-stage process: suppliers first complete a selection questionnaire (capacity, experience, financial standing), and only those who qualify are invited to submit a full tender. Plan for the pre-qualification stage well before the tender deadline.

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