Single Party Framework for the Provision of Veterinary Services, Medicines and Lecturing Services

Single Party Framework for the Provision of Veterinary Services, Medicines and Lecturing Services

Irish National Stud DAC

## Summary The Irish National Stud DAC is seeking a single-party framework for the provision of veterinary services, medicines, and lecturing services. The estimated value of the contract is €2 million.

## Scope & Deliverables * Veterinary Care of Thoroughbred Stallions, Mares, Foals, and Yearlings * Routine and preventative veterinary care * 24/7/365 emergency on-site attendance and hospital admittance facility * Provision of subject matter experts for academic veterinary lectures

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in providing veterinary services to thoroughbred horses + Expertise in routine and preventative veterinary care, as well as 24/7 emergency response + Ability to provide QQI-accredited academic lecturing and assessment * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: At least 5 years of experience in providing veterinary services to thoroughbred horses

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €2 million * Submission deadline: Thu Sep 17 12:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 8 years * Framework/DPS: Single-party framework agreement, without reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English only * Key documents to prepare: + ITT (Invitation to Tender) document + Pricing Schedule + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in providing veterinary services to thoroughbred horses, particularly those with expertise in routine and preventative care, emergency response, and academic lecturing. * Opportunities: + Long-term contract duration (8 years) provides stability and continuity for the provider. + Potential for repeat business and referrals from the Irish National Stud DAC. * Risks: + High level of competition due to the estimated value of the contract. + Complex requirements, including 24/7 emergency response and QQI-accredited academic lecturing.

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.

Irish National Stud DAC has 7 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 8 contract(s) worth around €13,650,000.

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