Restricted procedure for the supply of Prison Officer Uniforms (Operational Uniforms and Service Dress) for the Irish Prison Service (IPS)

Restricted procedure for the supply of Prison Officer Uniforms (Operational Uniforms and Service Dress) for the Irish Prison Service (IPS)

Irish Prison Service

## Summary The Irish Prison Service (IPS) is procuring Prison Officer Uniforms (Operational Uniforms and Service Dress) through a restricted procedure. The estimated value of the contract is €5 million over 48 months.

## Scope & Deliverables * Manufacture, supply, managed inventory services, online ordering, and delivery of service dress and operational uniforms to the Irish Prison Service

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: not specified in provided documents * Qualifications: not specified in provided documents * Certifications: not specified in provided documents * Experience: not specified in provided documents

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €5 million (excl. VAT) over 48 months * Submission deadline: Wed Sep 09 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 48 months * Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid * Submission method: not specified in provided documents * Languages: English (assumed) * Key documents to prepare: + Tenderer's Statement (Appendix 3) + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer (Appendix 4)

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit companies with experience in uniform manufacturing and supply, particularly those familiar with the Irish market. * Opportunities: The contract has a high estimated value, providing potential for significant revenue. * Risks: + Compliance with EU regulations, such as the International Procurement Instrument (IPI) and Foreign Subsidies Regulation. + Potential for competition from other bidders.

Restricted procedure. A two-stage process: suppliers first complete a selection questionnaire (capacity, experience, financial standing), and only those who qualify are invited to submit a full tender. Plan for the pre-qualification stage well before the tender deadline.

Irish Prison Service has 39 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 150 contract(s) worth around €429,122,082.

Recent awarded suppliers include Waterford Institute of Technology, Department of Justice & Equality, Goldcrop Ltd_20658, Complete Laboratory Solutions, Glenwood Mouldings Ltd.