Request for Tenders for the Provision of four IMS Trace Detection Systems

Revenues Customs Service requires ion mobility spectroscopic (IMS) technology to perform real time

Request for Tenders for the Provision of four IMS Trace Detection Systems

Office of the Revenue Commissioners_366

## Summary The Office of the Revenue Commissioners is seeking tenders for the provision of four IMS Trace Detection Systems, which are required for real-time detection and identification of trace chemicals in various environments. The estimated value of the contract is €400,000 (excl. VAT) over a 10-year period.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply of four IMS Trace Detection Systems * Installation of systems at specified locations (Knock Airport, Kerry Airport, Dublin Port, and Athlone mail and parcel hub) * Operational user training for the systems * Ongoing maintenance of the systems

## Key Requirements * Tenderers must be eligible to participate in public procurement competitions in Ireland * Tenderers must have experience in providing similar detection systems * Tenderers must comply with EU regulations and directives, including Directive 2014/24/EU

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €400,000 (excl. VAT) over a 10-year period * Submission deadline: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 12:00 noon IST * Contract duration: up to 10 years, with possible extensions of up to 36 months

## How to Bid * Tender documents are available on the e-tenders website (www.etenders.gov.ie) * Registration is free of charge and there is no charge for documents * Tenders must be uploaded by the submission deadline

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit companies with experience in providing detection systems for customs and border control applications. * Opportunities: + Long-term contract with potential for extensions + Opportunity to work with a government agency * Risks: + High level of competition from established suppliers + Potential for changes in EU regulations or directives affecting the contract

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 the Revenue Commissioners_366 has 17 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 79 contract(s) worth around €224,585,365.

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