Call for Tender for the provision of Meals Pre-Prepared Off-site and Delivered Ready to Eat under the School Meals Scheme to Silvermines National School 15696B

The Board of Management of Silvermines 15696B is seeking proposals for the provision of Meals Pre­

Call for Tender for the provision of Meals Pre-Prepared Off-site and Delivered Ready to Eat under the School Meals Scheme to Silvermines National School 15696B

Silvermines National School

## Summary Silvermines National School is procuring off-site prepared, ready-to-eat meals for 66 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract covers daily delivery for a 36-month period, subject to annual DSP funding approval.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of pre-prepared meals delivered ready-to-eat. - Daily service availability aligned with the school calendar for 66 students. - Meals must be prepared off-site and delivered to Silvermines, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria and grounds for exclusion are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Specific qualifications and experience requirements are not explicitly listed in the notice; refer to the tender documents for selection criteria. - The procurement is explicitly suitable for SMEs.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €115,315.20 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 12 June 2026 at 13:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 36 months. - Framework/DPS: None. - Tender Validity: 6 months.

## 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=8230553 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Review the "Meals Pre-Prepared Off-site and Delivered Ready to Eat" tender structure and specifications available via the procurement documents link.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Dependency: Revenue is contingent on the level of DSP funding approved for each academic year, introducing cash flow uncertainty. - Geographic Focus: Best suited for local or Mid-West region providers to manage logistics costs effectively. - Administrative Load: Requires strict adherence to electronic submission formats and validation within the eTenders system. - Competition: As an open procedure below EU thresholds, expect competition from local caterers; early clarification requests (by 05/06/2026) are advised.

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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