Multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision, design and delivery of Automation, Robotics and Cobotics Programmes

Multi­party Framework Agreement for the provision, design and delivery of Automation, Robotics

Multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision, design and delivery of Automation, Robotics and Cobotics Programmes

The Irish Centre for Business Excellence

## Summary The Irish Centre for Business Excellence is procuring a Multi-party Framework Agreement for the provision, design and delivery of Automation, Robotics and Cobotics Programmes. The framework agreement will accommodate up to 30 suppliers and run for 48 months from 2026 to 2028.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision, design and delivery of Automation, Robotics and Cobotics training programmes * High-quality training and skills development programmes under a Multi-Party Framework Agreement * Development of technical capabilities in industrial automation, collaborative robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers * Qualifications: + Vocational training services (CPV code 80530000) + Management training services (CPV code 80532000) + Staff training services (CPV code 80511000) + Systems and technical consultancy services (CPV code 72220000) * Experience: Provision of high-quality training and skills development programmes

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €2,000,000 * Submission deadline: Sunday, June 28, 2026, 12:00 IST * Contract duration: 48 months (2026-2028) * Framework agreement: Yes, without reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8273302 * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) + Tender document (RFT / qualitative / specs)

## Bid Considerations * This tender suits companies with experience in providing vocational training services, management training services, staff training services, and systems and technical consultancy services. * Opportunities: The framework agreement will accommodate up to 30 suppliers, providing a potential long-term contract for successful bidders. * Risks: + High competition due to the open procedure + Complex evaluation criteria may require significant resources to prepare a compliant bid

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.

The Irish Centre for Business Excellence has 2 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 2 contract(s) worth around €176,300.

Recent awarded suppliers include University of Limerick, Luftavia Technical Training.