IT3830F - RFT to Establish a Single-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Production, and Postage of Student ID Cards Services for Atlantic Technological University (ATU)

Atlantic Technological University has a requirement for the production, supply and delivery of Student

IT3830F - RFT to Establish a Single-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Production, and Postage of Student ID Cards Services for Atlantic Technological University (ATU)

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

## Summary The Education Procurement Service (EPS) is seeking a single supplier to establish a framework agreement for the production, supply, and delivery of student ID cards for Atlantic Technological University (ATU). The estimated value of the contract is €300,000.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of pre-printed student ID cards - Supply of blank cards to produce student ID cards from uploaded files - Design, personalisation, printing, supply, and delivery of student ID cards based on a layout and specification provided by ATU - Secure, effective, and GDPR-compliant process

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Not stated - Qualifications: - Industry standards compliance - Weekly delivery schedule for continuing card requests - Certifications: Not stated - Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €300,000 (excluding VAT) - Submission deadline: Mon Jul 27 12:00:00 IST 2026 - Contract duration: 48 months - Framework/DPS: Framework agreement with reopening of competition

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: - Tender response - Pricing schedule (Appendix 2) - Proof of card, mailer, and envelope prior to production

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit suppliers with experience in printing and related services, particularly those with expertise in student ID card production. * Opportunities: The contract has a duration of 48 months, providing a stable revenue stream for the successful supplier. Additionally, there is potential for future contracts under this framework agreement. * Risks: Suppliers should be aware that they will need to comply with ATU's requirements and industry standards, as well as ensure their process is secure, effective, and GDPR-compliant.

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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