Turasóireacht Mara Outdoor Activity Development

Comhar Chuigeal, a community­based cooperative in Lettermullen, Co. Galway, operating a seasonal

Turasóireacht Mara Outdoor Activity Development

Comhar Chuigéal Teoranta

## Summary Comhar Chuigéal Teoranta, a community-based cooperative in Co. Galway, is procuring marine equipment to support its seasonal water sports centre, Turasóireacht Mara. The contract involves supplying safety boats and sea kayaks to enhance accessible water-based activities for locals and visitors.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of safety boats (Lot 1) - Supply of sea kayaks (Lot 2) - Delivery to Lettermullen, Co. Galway, Ireland - Equipment must support accessible water sports and marine activities

## Key Requirements - Tenderers must submit bids for all lots; partial bids are not accepted - Selection criteria details are located in the procurement documents - Compliance with grounds for exclusion as specified in the procurement document - No specific qualifications or certifications are explicitly listed in the notice excerpt

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €70,000 (excluding VAT) - Contract duration: 12 months - Submission deadline: 14 June 2026 at 14:00 IST - Tender validity period: 6 months - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is mandatory - Submission address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8207211 - Language: English - Key documents to prepare: Complete tender for all lots, proof of eligibility/exclusion grounds compliance, and commercial offer - Deadline for additional information requests: 29 May 2026 at 14:00 IST

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for suppliers of marine equipment, boats, and kayaks with experience in the Irish public or community sector - Opportunities: Funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), indicating stable funding; GPA covered, allowing international bidders - Risks: Low value contract (€70k) may not justify high administrative costs; strict requirement to bid on all lots limits flexibility; short timeline for preparation

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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