RFT for the Provision of Catering Equipment Preventative Maintenance and Associated Services for the Department of Social Protection (Dublin 1, Longford and Sligo canteens)

RFT for the Provision of Catering Equipment Preventative Maintenance and Associated Services for the Department of Social Protection (Dublin 1, Longford and Sligo canteens)

Department of Social Protection_349

## Summary The Department of Social Protection is seeking a contractor to provide catering equipment preventative maintenance and associated services for its canteens in Dublin, Longford, and Sligo. The contract will last for four years.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of twice-yearly inspections of all catering equipment * Preventative maintenance for the canteens in Áras Mhic Dhiarmada (Dublin 1), Longford Government Buildings, and Sligo Pensions Services Office * Inspection, service/repair of hot water boilers in the canteen and other kitchenette areas on a twice-yearly basis

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in providing catering equipment maintenance services + Ability to provide preventative maintenance for catering equipment * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: At least 2 years of experience in providing similar services

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value excluding VAT: €140,000 * Submission deadline: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 15:00 IST * Contract duration: 4 years * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT) + Appendix 1A (Catering Equipment Preventative Maintenance)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in providing maintenance services for catering equipment. * Opportunities include a four-year contract and potential for future extensions or renewals. * Risks include the need to comply with specific requirements, such as environmental impacts reduction.

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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