Fixed wing Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)

Fixed wing Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)

South East Technological University (SETU)

## Summary South East Technological University (SETU) is procuring a single Fixed Wing Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for educational or operational use. This is a standard open procedure for the supply of non-piloted aircraft and associated command/control systems.

## Scope & Deliverables - One (1) Fixed Wing VTOL UAS unit. - Associated command, control, communication, and computer systems (CPV 35710000). - Delivery to the South-East region of Ireland (IE052).

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document; sources are not explicitly listed in the tender notice. - The procurement is explicitly suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). - Tenderers must comply with standard grounds for exclusion as per the Procurement Document. - Specific technical qualifications or prior experience requirements are not stated in the notice and must be verified in the full procurement documents.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €132,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Friday, June 05, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 3 Months. - Tender Validity: 120 Days. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System applies.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8195261 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Download procurement documents from https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8195261. - Deadline for Clarifications: May 27, 2026, at 12:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - SME Friendly: The notice confirms suitability for SMEs, potentially reducing competitive pressure from large conglomerates. - Short Duration: The 3-month contract term is unusually brief for hardware procurement, suggesting a pilot, trial, or immediate replacement need rather than a long-term supply agreement. - Complex Logistics: VTOL UAS procurement involves strict regulatory compliance (aviation authorities) and technical integration challenges that must be assessed against the short timeline. - Urgency: The submission window is tight (approx. 16 days from publication), requiring rapid preparation of technical and financial bids.

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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