Request for Tender for the provision of Bulk Print and Mailing Services for the Department of Transport

Request for Tender for the provision of Bulk Print and Mailing Services for the Department of Transport

Department of Transport

## Summary The Department of Transport is seeking a provider for bulk print and mailing services related to their National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF). The estimated value of the contract is €3 million over 84 months.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of personalised bulk print and mail services * Printing and mailing for both the Department and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) organisations * Services include printing and mailing related to the NVDF

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Economic operators with the necessary qualifications, certifications, and experience can participate. * Qualifications: + Compliance with European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 + Compliance with Regulation (EU) 2022/1031 on access to public procurement markets + Compliance with Regulation (EU) 2022/2560 on foreign subsidies distorting the Internal Market * Certifications: + Data Protection Laws compliance * Experience: Tenderers must demonstrate their ability to provide the required services.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €3 million over 84 months * Submission deadline: Mon Aug 24 15:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 84 months, with possible extensions of up to 12 months

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT) + Pricing schedule + Tenderer's statement + Declaration as to personal circumstances of tenderer

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit companies with experience in bulk print and mailing services, particularly those familiar with the Irish public sector. * Opportunities include a potential 12-month extension and possible future contracts with other government departments. * Risks include compliance with complex regulations and data protection laws.

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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