Request for Tenders for the Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Four HGV Diesel Engine Training Rigs for Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship Training

The supply, delivery and commissioning of four (4) fully operational HGV diesel engine training rigs for

Request for Tenders for the Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Four HGV Diesel Engine Training Rigs for Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship Training

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUSMM)

## Summary Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUSMM) is procuring four fully operational HGV diesel engine training rigs for Heavy Vehicle Mechanic apprenticeship training. The contract includes the supply, delivery, and commissioning of these units to support workshop-based diagnostics and emissions training.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply, delivery, and commissioning of four (4) HGV diesel engine training rigs. - Rigs must support training in diesel engine operation, common rail fuel systems, diagnostics, live electrical testing, fault finding, and emissions after-treatment systems. - Delivery to the Mid-West region (IE051), Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document; specific exclusions are listed there. - SMEs are explicitly noted as suitable for this procurement. - No specific prior qualifications or certifications are listed in the notice text; bidders must consult the full tender pack for technical and administrative requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €120,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: 09 June 2026 at 14:00 IST. - Contract duration: 12 months. - Tender validity: 6 months. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8191419 - Language: English. - Key documents: Prepare the Tender Pack (available via the link above) and ensure compliance with the listed selection criteria and exclusion grounds.

## Bid Considerations - SME Friendly: The notice explicitly states this procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. - Technical Complexity: Requires specialized knowledge of HGV diesel engines, common rail systems, and emissions tech to ensure the rigs meet the specific training requirements. - Logistics: Delivery is confined to the Mid-West region; bidders must account for local logistics and commissioning capabilities. - Green Criteria: The contract includes strategic procurement aims for climate change mitigation; bidders should review the award criteria for environmental impact requirements.

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.

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