DCC Single Party Framework for the supply (lease), installation, maintenance and support of RFID equipment for Dublin City Libraries

The requirements of this framework will include but may not be limited to the below • Core Circulation

DCC Single Party Framework for the supply (lease), installation, maintenance and support of RFID equipment for Dublin City Libraries

Dublin City Council

## Summary The Dublin City Council (DCC) is procuring a single-party framework for the supply, lease, installation, maintenance, and support of RFID equipment for its libraries. This framework agreement has an estimated value of €800,000 and will last for 4 years.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply (lease), installation, maintenance, and support of RFID equipment for Dublin City Libraries * Core Circulation Functions + Borrower Identification and Authentication + Item Identification and RFID Requirements + RFID workstations/staff pads + Secure Integration with the Library Management System + Vendor Protocol Declaration Requirement + User Interface and Borrower Experience + Remote Configuration and Content Management + Receipts and Transaction Summaries + Privacy and Data Protection + Staff Access and Administration + Reporting and Monitoring + Accessibility and Equality Compliance + Reliability, Resilience, and Remote Software Updates + Operating System Support and Lifecycle Management

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: The tenderer must be a legal entity with the capacity to enter into a contract. * Qualifications: + Technical capacity requirements (Section 4.3 of the RFT) + General, Legal, and Financial Requirements (Section 4.2 of the RFT) * Experience: Tenderers must have experience in providing RFID equipment and services for libraries.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €800,000 * Submission deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026, at 5 pm (Irish time) * Contract duration: 4 years * Framework agreement: Yes

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via www.etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Response Document + Detailed specification of requirements (Section 2.3 of the RFT) + Technical capacity requirements (Section 4.3 of the RFT)

## Bid Considerations * This framework agreement suits companies with experience in providing RFID equipment and services for libraries. * Opportunities: The contract has an estimated value of €800,000 and will last for 4 years, offering a stable revenue stream. * Risks: + The project is subject to funding, which may impact the contract duration or value. + Tenderers must comply with the terms and conditions of the framework agreement.

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.

Dublin City Council has 153 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 8 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 400 contract(s) worth around €3,509,097,430.

Recent awarded suppliers include Electro Tech Ireland, Elmore Group, Civic Integrated Solutions Ltd, Wills Bros. Ltd, Murphy International Ltd.