T.048.2026 - Request for Tenders for the provision of Outdoor Tiered Seating and Canopy for Garda College Events

In summary, the Services comprise: the provision of outdoor Tiered Seating and Canopy for Garda

T.048.2026 - Request for Tenders for the provision of Outdoor Tiered Seating and Canopy for Garda College Events

An Garda Síochána_1192

## Summary The Irish public sector tender T.048.2026 seeks to procure outdoor tiered seating and canopy for Garda College Events. The estimated value of the contract is €750,000 (excl. VAT) over a 60-month period.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of outdoor Tiered Seating and Canopy for Garda College Events - Estimated duration: 60 months

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Tenderers must be compliant with the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016. - Qualifications: Tenderers must have relevant experience in providing event services, furniture, and furnishing. - Certifications: Not stated. - Experience: Relevant experience in providing outdoor tiered seating and canopy for events.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €750,000 (excl. VAT) - Submission deadline: Friday, 17th July 2026, 15:00 IST - Contract duration: 60 months with possible extensions of up to 12 months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: + Tenderer’s Statement (Appendix 3) + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer (Appendix 4) + Pricing Schedule (Appendix 2)

## Bid Considerations - This contract may suit companies with experience in providing event services, furniture, and furnishing. - Opportunities: The contract offers a potential revenue stream over a 60-month period. - Risks: + Compliance with EU regulations and tender requirements. + Competition from other bidders.

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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