RFT for Hydraulically Driven Forestry Mulching Head For 14 Tonne Excavator (up to 6 units)

An excavator mounted hydraulically driven forestry mulching head is required for a 14 tonne excavator

RFT for Hydraulically Driven Forestry Mulching Head For 14 Tonne Excavator (up to 6 units)

Office of Public Works (OPW)

## Summary The Office of Public Works (OPW) is seeking to procure up to six hydraulically driven forestry mulching heads for a 14-tonne excavator. The contract is valued at €156,000 and will be awarded through an open tender process.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply of up to six hydraulically driven forestry mulching heads for a 14-tonne excavator * Delivery of the equipment to the specified location in Dublin or Mid-East Ireland

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Tenderers must be registered on the etenders.gov.ie website and have a valid Digital Certificate * Qualifications: Tenderers must demonstrate relevant experience and expertise in supplying forestry mulching heads * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Tenderers must provide evidence of previous contracts or projects involving similar equipment

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €156,000 * Submission deadline: Monday, June 29, 2026, at 15:00 IST * Contract duration: 24 months * Framework/DPS: None stated

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through the etenders.gov.ie website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission form + Technical specification and description of the equipment + Pricing schedule + Proof of relevant experience and qualifications

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with existing relationships with the OPW or those with expertise in forestry mulching equipment. * Opportunities: The contract provides a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder over 24 months. * Risks: + High competition due to the open tender process + Potential for delays or changes in project scope

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.

Office of Public Works (OPW) has 75 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 400 contract(s) worth around €708,273,020.

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