SI-2619 International courier services for biological substances

SI-2619 International courier services for biological substances

Sport Ireland

## Summary Sport Ireland is procuring international courier services for the collection and delivery of biological substances (urine and blood), documents, and other non-hazard items from various locations throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, and internationally. The estimated value is €400,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Collection and delivery of biological substances (urine and blood) * Delivery of documents and other non-hazard items * Services to be provided from various locations in Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, and internationally

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Main classification (CPV): 64120000 Courier services + Additional classifications (CPV): - 64100000 Post and courier services - 64121000 Multi-modal courier services - 60161000 Parcel transport services * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €400,000 * Submission deadline: Mon Aug 17 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 60 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 + Clarifications (SI-2619 Clarifications 04082026.xlsx)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in international courier services, particularly those with expertise in handling biological substances. * Opportunities: The contract has a high estimated value and a long duration, providing potential for significant revenue over the next 5 years. * Risks: + Competition from established players in the market + Potential for complex logistical requirements due to the nature of the goods being transported

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.

Sport Ireland has 20 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 2 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 76 contract(s) worth around €29,245,244.

Recent awarded suppliers include Eoin Rheinisch, Kate Kirby, The Tin Hat Limited Company T/A Hook and Ladder, Andrea Kavanagh T/A Resonate Design, Alto Sport Science Solutions Ltd.