Mary Immaculate College Limerick and Thurles - Catering

Restaurant and hospitality services for Mary Immaculate College Limerick and Thurles

Mary Immaculate College Limerick and Thurles - Catering

Mary Immaculate College

## Summary Mary Immaculate College Limerick and Thurles is seeking a contractor to provide catering services, including canteen, event, and hospitality catering, vending services, and ad hoc requirements for approximately 5,000 students and staff at its campuses in Limerick and Thurles. The estimated value of the contract is €7 million (excl. VAT) over a period of five years.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of catering services at college campuses in Limerick and Thurles - Canteen, event, and hospitality catering - Vending services - Ad hoc requirements

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Tenderers must be economic operators with the necessary expertise and resources to deliver the contract. - Qualifications: Tenderers must demonstrate their ability to provide high-quality catering services. - Certifications: Not stated. - Experience: Tenderers must have relevant experience in providing similar services.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €7 million (excl. VAT) over five years. - Submission deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: Five years with possible extensions of up to two years. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission through the etenders.gov.ie website. - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: + Tender Response Document (TRD) + Pricing Schedule + Service Level Agreement + Project Implementation Plan

## Bid Considerations - This contract may suit companies with experience in providing catering services to large institutions, particularly those with a presence in Ireland. - Opportunities: The contract offers the potential for long-term revenue and the chance to work with a major educational institution. - Risks: + High competition from established providers. + Potential for changes in college policies or student numbers affecting demand for services.

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.

Mary Immaculate College has 2 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 5 contract(s) worth around €3,098,834.

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