RFT for 16-18 Tonne Reduced Radius Hydraulic Wheeled Excavator

The provision of a diesel engine powered 16­18 Tonne Class, Wheeled Hydraulic Excavator (1 unit).

RFT for 16-18 Tonne Reduced Radius Hydraulic Wheeled Excavator

Office of Public Works (OPW)

## Summary The Office of Public Works (OPW) is seeking to procure a diesel engine powered 16-18 Tonne Class, Wheeled Hydraulic Excavator for use in Ireland. The estimated value of the contract is €220,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of a single unit of a 16-18 Tonne Class, Wheeled Hydraulic Excavator * The excavator must be diesel engine powered

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €220,000 * Submission deadline: 02/07/2026 12:00 +01:00 * Contract duration: 12 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system in place

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 (associated with addendum ID N/A) + RFT for 16-18 Tonne Reduced Radius Hydraulic Wheeled Excavator (associated with addenda ID N/A)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in providing earthmoving and excavating machinery, particularly those with a presence in Ireland. * Opportunities: The contract duration is 12 months, which could provide a steady revenue stream for the successful bidder. * Risks: + The estimated value of €220,000 may be relatively low compared to other tenders. + The OPW's procurement process and requirements may be complex, requiring significant time and resources to prepare a 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.

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.

Recent awarded suppliers include McCauls, NVM Ireland Ltd, Office of Public Works, Pelko Ltd, Farrell Brothers (Ardee) Limited.