Provision of a Master Trust Pension Arrangement and Services to Coillte, Medite Europe DAC and Smartply Europe DAC

Provision of a Master Trust Pension Arrangement and Services to Coillte, Medite Europe DAC and Smartply Europe DAC

Coillte CGA

## Summary The Coillte Group, comprising Coillte, Medite Europe DAC, and Smartply Europe DAC, are seeking proposals for a Master Trust Pension Arrangement and Services to transition from a Single Trust. The contract is valued at €300,000 (excluding VAT) and has an estimated duration of 12 years.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of a Master Trust Pension Arrangement and Services - Access to a master trust into which defined contribution schemes and AVC Plan would transfer - Meeting the collective requirements across all participating schemes and entities

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Not stated - Qualifications: Not stated - Certifications: Not stated - Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €300,000 (excluding VAT) - Submission deadline: Fri Sep 11 12:00:00 IST 2026 - Contract duration: 12 years - 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: + European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) + Tender proposal in accordance with the tender documentation

## Bid Considerations - This contract may suit companies with experience in providing master trust pension services and a strong understanding of Irish pension regulations. - Opportunities include a 12-year contract duration, which could provide stability for the successful bidder. - Risks include the complexity of transitioning from a Single Trust to a Master Trust arrangement, as well as potential challenges in meeting the collective requirements across all participating schemes and entities.

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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