Request for Tenders for the provision of Collection and Delivery of Census 2027 Materials for the Central Statistics Office

In summary, the Services comprise: Collection, delivery and return of crates containing Census materials

Request for Tenders for the provision of Collection and Delivery of Census 2027 Materials for the Central Statistics Office

Central Statistics Office

## Summary The Central Statistics Office (CSO) is seeking a contractor to provide road transport services for the collection and delivery of Census 2027 materials nationwide. The estimated value of the contract is €280,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Collection of crates containing Census materials from various locations nationwide * Delivery of these crates to required locations * Return of empty crates to designated points

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Relevant experience in road transport services + Ability to provide a fleet of vehicles with drivers * Certifications/Experience: + Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €280,000 * Submission deadline: 10 August 2026, 12:00 IST * Contract duration: 14 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system in place

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English only * Key documents to prepare: + Services RFT - Final (.docx) + TRD - Final (.docx) + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 (.xml)

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit companies with experience in road transport services, particularly those with a fleet of vehicles and drivers. * Opportunities: The contract offers a significant opportunity to provide services to the CSO for an extended period. * Risks: + Competition from established contractors + Potential for changes to the scope or duration of 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.

Central Statistics Office has 8 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 54 contract(s) worth around €54,867,294.

Recent awarded suppliers include PFH Technology Group, Central Statistics Office, KLUG Conservation, Garry Dunphy, CACI.