DLR Co Co - Supply and Delivery of a 4-Tonne Class Mini Excavator with Trade-In of Existing DLRCC Excavator

The Contracting Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for the supply and delivery of

DLR Co Co - Supply and Delivery of a 4-Tonne Class Mini Excavator with Trade-In of Existing DLRCC Excavator

Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

## Summary The Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is procuring a 4-Tonne Class Mini Excavator for cemetery operations, municipal maintenance works, utilities, and general civil engineering duties. The contract duration is 24 months.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply and delivery of one (1) 4-tonne class mini excavator, either brand new or a used machine with less than 1,000 operating hours and not more than three years in service. * Trade-in of the existing DLRCC excavator as part of the contract.

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Suppliers must have relevant experience and expertise in supplying mini excavators. * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Suppliers must demonstrate their ability to supply and deliver mini excavators that meet the required specifications.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value excluding VAT: €50,000 * Submission deadline: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (12:00 IST) * Contract duration: 24 months

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender structure XML - Cycle 1 + Trade-in value for the existing DLRCC excavator (as specified in Section 3.2 of RFT)

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit suppliers with experience in supplying mini excavators and a presence in Ireland. * Opportunities: Suppliers can benefit from the contract's estimated value and duration. * Risks: + The trade-in requirement may pose logistical challenges for suppliers. + The contract's duration and scope may require significant resources and expertise.

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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