LI3761R MU PQQ for the Provision of Subscription Agreements for Access to 11 Lots of Electronic Journals

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

LI3761R MU PQQ for the Provision of Subscription Agreements for Access to 11 Lots of Electronic Journals

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

## Summary The Education Procurement Service (EPS) is procuring subscription agreements for access to 11 lots of electronic journals on behalf of participating Irish publicly funded higher education institutions. The estimated value excluding VAT is €14,500,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Subscription agreements for access to 11 lots of electronic journals * Services related to library and archive services, library automation equipment, library management services, library software packages, database-management systems, database software packages, and database systems

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in providing subscription agreements for access to electronic journals + Ability to provide services related to library and archive services, library automation equipment, library management services, library software packages, database-management systems, database software packages, and database systems * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value excluding VAT: €14,500,000 * 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 the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission + Request to participate (if applicable)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit suppliers with experience in providing subscription agreements for access to electronic journals and related services. * Opportunities: Suppliers can submit tenders for all 11 lots, which could lead to a significant contract value. * Risks: + The restricted procedure may limit the number of bidders. + The requirement to submit tenders for all 11 lots may be challenging for suppliers.

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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