Provision, Supply and Delivery of Dairy produce, Dry Goods, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Fresh Meat and Specialised Dry goods to Department of Languages Tourism Hospitality

The department is located in the Tourism and Leisure Education Building on the Cork Road Campus

Provision, Supply and Delivery of Dairy produce, Dry Goods, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Fresh Meat and Specialised Dry goods to Department of Languages Tourism Hospitality

South East Technological University (SETU)

## Summary The South East Technological University (SETU) is seeking a supplier to provide dairy produce, dry goods, fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh meat, and specialized dry goods to its Department of Languages Tourism Hospitality.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of dairy produce to the department's training kitchens and restaurants - Supply of dry goods to the department's training kitchens and restaurants - Supply of fresh fruit and vegetables to the department's training kitchens and restaurants - Supply of fresh meat to the department's training kitchens and restaurants - Supply of specialized dry goods to the department's training kitchens and restaurants

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: The tenderer must be a suitably experienced company. - Qualifications: Not stated. - Certifications: Not stated. - Experience: The tenderer must have experience in supplying food products to educational institutions.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €600,000 (excluding VAT) for the first lot and €50,000 (excluding VAT) for each subsequent lot. - Submission deadline: Monday, June 29, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: The contract will run for a period of 12 months with a further 3 x 12 months extensions. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission is required through the eTenders website. - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Tender document (RFT / qualitative / specs) - Company profile and experience in supplying food products to educational institutions - Pricing and delivery schedule

## Bid Considerations - This tender suits companies with experience in supplying food products to educational institutions, particularly those with a strong reputation for quality and customer service. - Opportunities: The contract offers a potential revenue stream of €600,000 (excluding VAT) for the first lot and €50,000 (excluding VAT) for each subsequent lot. - Risks: - Competition from established suppliers - Compliance with the university's procurement procedures and regulations - Meeting the required quality standards for food products

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.

South East Technological University (SETU) has 17 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 24 contract(s) worth around €4,175,313.

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