LI3503F - IHES - Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Library Goods to include Books and eBooks supply to the Irish Higher Education Sector

This tender is intended to service the requirements for print books and books in electronic format as

LI3503F - IHES - Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Library Goods to include Books and eBooks supply to the Irish Higher Education Sector

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

## Summary The Education Procurement Service is issuing a tender for a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Library Goods to include Books and eBooks supply to the Irish Higher Education Sector.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of library goods, including books and eBooks - MARC Records supply - eBook Aggregator services (hosted individual perpetual access title, third-party platform direct / marketplace, subscription packages) - eTextbooks - Specialist and Innovative Solutions

## Key Requirements - Tenderers must be economic operators with the necessary experience and qualifications to provide library goods and services. - The framework agreement will be divided into 10 lots, each with its own specific requirements and evaluation criteria.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €21,500,000 - Submission deadline: Monday, July 6, 2026 (12:00 PM IST) - Contract duration: 48 months - Framework Agreement: Multi Supplier Framework Agreement

## How to Bid - Submissions must be made electronically through the eTenders website. - Tenderers must use the Tender Response Documents provided in the RFT. - The deadline for requesting additional information is June 26, 2026 (12:00 PM IST).

## Bid Considerations - This tender suits suppliers with experience in providing library goods and services to the Irish Higher Education Sector. - Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contracts with multiple framework clients. + Ability to supply a range of library goods and services through the framework agreement. - Risks: + Competition from other suppliers with similar experience and qualifications. + Uncertainty around the specific requirements and evaluation criteria for each lot.

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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