Official Sports Brand Procurement Cork City Marathon

Official Sports Brand Procurement Cork City Marathon

Cork City Council

## Summary The Cork City Council is procuring an Official Sports Brand for the Cork City Marathon. The contract involves supplying sportswear, including sports shirts and special clothing and accessories.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply of official sports brand merchandise for the Cork City Marathon * Partnership with the council to promote the event

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not specified * Qualifications: + Experience in providing sports brand services + Ability to meet the council's requirements and specifications * Certifications/Experience: + Not specified * The SAQ document must be completed and returned to info@corkcitymarathon.ie before the deadline

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €216,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Fri Aug 28 16:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + SAQ document (available on the council's website) + Tender submission (in accordance with the procurement documents)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in providing sports brand services and a strong presence in Ireland. * Opportunities include partnering with the council to promote the Cork City Marathon and supplying official merchandise. * Risks include meeting the council's requirements and specifications, as well as potential competition from other bidders.

Competitive dialogue. Used for complex contracts where the authority refines the solution through dialogue with shortlisted bidders before final tenders. Expect several rounds and a longer timeline.

Cork City Council has 43 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 4 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 74 contract(s) worth around €316,145,756.

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