Request for Tenders for the provision of a Cloudmersive Private Cloud Subscription

Request for Tenders for the provision of a Cloudmersive Private Cloud Subscription

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála

## Summary The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking a Cloudmersive Private Cloud Subscription to provide advanced real-time virus and malware scanning for its Microsoft cloud environment.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of a Cloudmersive Private Cloud Subscription - Advanced real-time virus and malware scanning of uploaded files - Integration with the Department's Microsoft cloud environment

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Economic operators can participate in this tender. - Qualifications: Tenderers must complete and submit the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) at Appendix 7. - Certifications/Experience: Not stated.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €150,000 (excl. VAT) - Submission deadline: Fri Aug 14 17:00:00 IST 2026 - Contract duration: 5 years with possible extensions of up to 2 x 12 months

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: + Tenderer's Statement (Appendix 3) + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer (Appendix 4) + Pricing Schedule (Appendix 2)

## Bid Considerations - This tender may suit companies with experience in cloud services and cybersecurity. - Opportunities: The contract has a duration of 5 years, providing stability for the successful bidder. - Risks: + The Department reserves the right to reject non-compliant tenders or take other actions as necessary. + Tenderers must comply with data protection laws and regulations.

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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