Single Supplier Framework Contract for the provision of Fuel Charge Card Services (3 Lots)

Single Supplier Framework Contract for the provision of Fuel Charge Card Services (3 Lots)

The Office of Government Procurement

## Summary The Office of Government Procurement is issuing a tender for a single supplier framework contract for fuel charge card services, divided into three lots for An Garda Síochána, the Health Sector, and other entities. The estimated value excluding VAT is €197 million.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of fuel charge cards accepted at nationwide outlets - Services to be provided for 48 months

## Key Requirements - Tenderer must submit tenders for all three lots - Maximum number of lots for which one tenderer can submit tenders: 3 - European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) required - Participation is not reserved, and the procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value excluding VAT: €197 million - Submission deadline: Not stated - Contract duration: 48 months

## How to Bid - Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie - Languages accepted: English - Tenderers may submit more than one tender: Not allowed - Deadline for receipt of tenders: Not stated - Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 6 months

## Bid Considerations - This contract suits companies with experience in fuel charge card services and a strong presence in Ireland. - Opportunities include a large estimated value and a framework agreement that could lead to further contracts. - Risks include competition from other bidders, the complexity of the procurement process, and the need for electronic invoicing and ordering.

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.

The Office of Government Procurement has 78 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 4 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 400 contract(s) worth around €9,111,939,450.

Recent awarded suppliers include ByrneWallace, Coughlan White & Partners, Solicitors, Fines Enforcement Ltd, George V Maloney & Co. Solicitors, James Harte & Son.