T.041.2026 Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for requests to participate in a Competition to award a Contract for the development, manufacture, provision and maintenance of Body Armour

In summary, this public procurement competition relates to the awarding of a Contract for the

T.041.2026 Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for requests to participate in a Competition to award a Contract for the development, manufacture, provision and maintenance of Body Armour

An Garda Síochána_1192

## Summary The Irish public sector is seeking a contractor to develop, manufacture, provision, and maintain body armour for An Garda Síochána. The estimated value of the contract is €50 million over 10 years.

## Scope & Deliverables * Development, manufacture, provision, and maintenance of Body Armour and Tactical Body Armour for An Garda Síochána + Group I: Uniform and Specialist Personal Body Armour + Group II: Tactical Body Armour with Soft Armour and Plates + Group III: Ballistic Covert Body Armour

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Suppliers must be able to demonstrate experience in the development, manufacture, provision, and maintenance of body armour. * Qualifications: Suppliers must meet the requirements outlined in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). * Certifications: Not stated. * Experience: Suppliers must have a proven track record in providing similar services.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €50 million over 10 years * Submission deadline: Friday, July 3, 2026, at 15:00 IST * Contract duration: 10 years

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website. * Languages: English. * Key documents to prepare: + Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) + Tender document

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit suppliers with experience in developing, manufacturing, and maintaining body armour for law enforcement agencies. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term partnership with An Garda Síochána. + Opportunity to supply high-quality body armour to a major Irish public sector organization. * Risks: + High competition due to the estimated value of the contract. + Potential for complex and time-consuming evaluation process.

An Garda Síochána_1192 has 24 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 6 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 117 contract(s) worth around €1,010,032,244.

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