MI-CFT26-021 Request for Tenders for the provision of Company Financial Database

The Marine Institute invites tenders to this request for tenders from economic operators for the provision

MI-CFT26-021 Request for Tenders for the provision of Company Financial Database

Marine Institute_1141

## Summary The Marine Institute is procuring a Company Financial Database service to support its environmental protection activities. This open tender requires the provision of database management, financial information systems, and analysis software.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of a Company Financial Database. - Database management systems and operating software packages. - Financial information systems and market operational services. - Financial analysis software packages.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Compliance with grounds for exclusion as specified in the Procurement Document. - Participation is not reserved; open to all economic operators. - Must adhere to the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €120,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: 09/06/2026 at 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: 48 months. - Tender validity: 120 days. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the Irish eTenders portal is mandatory. - Languages: English only. - Key documents: Tender Structure XML, Draft Services Contract, and Clarifications. - Submission address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8180487 - Additional information requests must be submitted by 02/06/2026 at 17:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for vendors specializing in financial data analytics and database management services. - Opportunities: Long-term contract (4 years) provides stable revenue potential for the Irish market. - Risks: Strict electronic submission requirements and short preparation window (approx. 3 weeks from publication) demand efficient internal processes. - Compliance: Must ensure full adherence to GPA standards and Irish public procurement directives.

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.

Marine Institute_1141 has 30 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 72 contract(s) worth around €63,846,142.

Recent awarded suppliers include Barry Electronics Ltd, Complete Laboratory Solutions, In Deep Business Growth, PFH, EPCC at The University of Edinburgh.