Motorcycle Suits, Motorcycle Protective Clothing, Motorcycle Footwear and Motorcycle Helmets to the Irish Defence Forces

Motorcycle Suits, Motorcycle Protective Clothing, Motorcycle Footwear and Motorcycle Helmets to the Irish Defence Forces

Irish Defence Forces_1144

## Summary The Irish Defence Forces are seeking tenders for the supply of Motorcycle Suits, Protective Clothing, Footwear, and Helmets. The estimated value is €1,200,000 (excl. VAT) over a 6-year period.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply of Motorcycle Suits * Supply of Protective Clothing * Supply of Footwear * Supply of Helmets

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Tenderers must be economic operators with the necessary experience and qualifications to supply the goods. * Qualifications: Tenderers must have a proven track record in supplying similar goods to the Irish Defence Forces or other public sector organizations. * Certifications: Not stated. * Experience: Tenderers must demonstrate their ability to deliver high-quality goods within the specified timeframe.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €1,200,000 (excl. VAT) over a 6-year period. * Submission deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026, at 12:00 IST. * Contract duration: 6 years with an option to extend for up to 3 periods of 12 months each.

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders portal. * Languages: English. * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Requirements (Appendix 1A) + Goods Specifications (Appendix 1B) + Pricing Schedule (Appendix 2)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in supplying protective gear to the public sector, particularly those with a proven track record of delivering high-quality goods within tight timelines. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contract extension + Possibility of forming relationships with other SMEs or larger enterprises to increase social and economic benefits * Risks: + High competition due to the estimated value and duration of the contract + Need to demonstrate a strong track record in supplying similar goods to the Irish Defence Forces or other public sector organizations.

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.

Irish Defence Forces_1144 has 58 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 9 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 157 contract(s) worth around €88,224,721.

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