RFT for the Provision of Catering Equipment Preventative Maintenance and Associated Services for the Department of Social Protection (Dublin 1, Longford and Sligo canteens)

In summary, the Services comprise: provision of twice­yearly inspections of all catering equipment

RFT for the Provision of Catering Equipment Preventative Maintenance and Associated Services for the Department of Social Protection (Dublin 1, Longford and Sligo canteens)

Department of Social Protection_349

## Summary The Department of Social Protection is seeking a contractor to provide catering equipment preventative maintenance and associated services for its canteens in Dublin, Longford, and Sligo. The contract will last for 4 years.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of twice-yearly inspections of all catering equipment * Preventative maintenance for the canteens in Áras Mhic Dhiarmada (Dublin 1), Longford Government Buildings, and Sligo Pensions Services Office * Inspection, service/repair of hot water boilers in the canteen and other kitchenette areas on a twice-yearly basis

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in providing catering equipment maintenance services + Ability to provide preventative maintenance for multiple locations * Certifications: + Not specified * Experience: + Previous contract experience with similar scope and duration (Appendix 7)

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €140,000 excluding VAT * Submission deadline: Thu Jul 16 15:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 4 years

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Response Document (TRD) (Appendix 1a) + ESPD (Appendix 8)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit contractors with experience in providing maintenance services for multiple locations and those who can demonstrate a strong track record of environmental sustainability. * Opportunities include the potential for long-term contract extension and the chance to work with a major government department. * Risks include the possibility of changes to the scope or duration of the contract, as well as the need to comply with strict procurement regulations.

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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