Invitation to Tender for the: Provision of 4 x Steam Heated Steam Generator Autoclaves for the Hospital Sterilization Services Unit at St James’s Hospital

Provision of 4 x Steam Heated Steam Generator Autoclaves for the Hospital Sterilization Services Unit at

Invitation to Tender for the: Provision of 4 x Steam Heated Steam Generator Autoclaves for the Hospital Sterilization Services Unit at St James’s Hospital

St James's Hospital

## Summary The Irish public sector is seeking a supplier to provide 4 x Steam Heated Steam Generator Autoclaves for the Hospital Sterilization Services Unit at St James's Hospital. The estimated value of the contract is €450,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of 4 x Steam Heated Steam Generator Autoclaves * Equipment must meet specific requirements outlined in the tender documents

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Suppliers must be registered on the eTenders system and have a valid VAT number. * Qualifications: Suppliers must demonstrate experience in providing similar equipment to healthcare facilities. * Certifications: Suppliers must hold relevant certifications, such as ISO 9001 or equivalent.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €450,000 * Submission deadline: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 12:00 IST * Contract duration: 60 months

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders system. * Languages: English only. * Key documents to prepare: + Tender response document (available on the eTenders system) + Compulsory pricing schedule (template available on the eTenders system)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit suppliers with experience in providing equipment for healthcare facilities, particularly those with a presence in Ireland. * Opportunities: Suppliers can establish a long-term relationship with St James's Hospital and potentially secure future contracts. * Risks: + High competition due to the estimated value of the contract. + Suppliers must meet specific requirements outlined in the tender documents.

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.

St James's Hospital has 14 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 88 contract(s) worth around €245,232,372.

Recent awarded suppliers include Sisk Healthcare t/a Tekno Surgical, St. James's Hospital, Cruinn Diagnostics, TLC West Ltd, Dako UK Ltd.