MI-CFT26-017 Request for Tenders for the Provision of Underwater Cables and Connectors

The Marine Institute invites tenders from economic operators for the provision of Underwater Cables and

MI-CFT26-017 Request for Tenders for the Provision of Underwater Cables and Connectors

Marine Institute_1141

## Summary The Marine Institute is procuring underwater cables and connectors for environmental monitoring or research purposes in the West of Ireland. This is a single-lot open procedure with an estimated value of €100,000.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of underwater cables and cable connectors. - Performance location: West (IE042), Ireland. - CPV codes: 31321400 (Underwater cable), 44322200 (Cable connectors).

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Tenderers must comply with grounds for exclusion listed in the Procurement Document. - Specific technical qualifications or certifications are not explicitly stated in the notice; refer to the tender documents for detailed selection criteria.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €100,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: 11 June 2026, 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: 48 months. - Tender validity: 120 days. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is mandatory. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8204856 - Language: English. - Key documents: Review the "List of Contract Documents" for the Request for Tenders (RFT) and Draft Goods Contract. - Additional info requests deadline: 4 June 2026, 17:00 IST.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for suppliers with existing capabilities in marine-grade cabling and connectors who can meet strict public sector compliance. - Opportunities: Long-term contract (4 years) provides stable revenue; GPA coverage allows international bidders. - Risks: Low estimated value may not justify high administrative costs for large firms; strict electronic invoicing and ordering requirements demand robust IT integration. - Compliance: Must ensure full adherence to Directive 2014/24/EU and Irish public procurement regulations.

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.