Multi Party Framework Agreements for the Provision of Specialist Equipment and Supplies for Apprenticeship and Further Education and Training

Multi Party Framework Agreements for the Provision of Specialist Equipment and Supplies for Apprenticeship and Further Education and Training

Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board

## Summary The Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) is seeking to establish a multi-party framework agreement for the provision of specialist equipment and supplies for apprenticeship and further education and training. The estimated value of the framework agreement is €14,000,000, with a duration of 4 years.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of specialist equipment and supplies for apprenticeship and further education and training * Advanced manufacturing and related technologies * Digital and biotech labs and related technologies * Modern methods of construction and building technologies * Renewable energy and micro grid management and related technologies * Digital college and related technologies * Healthcare simulators and related technologies * Driving simulators and heavy equipment training * Dedicated software, AI avatars, and digital twin platforms

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: The tenderer must be a company registered in Ireland or the EU * Qualifications: The tenderer must have relevant experience and qualifications in the provision of specialist equipment and supplies * Certifications: The tenderer must hold relevant certifications and accreditations * Experience: The tenderer must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in the provision of specialist equipment and supplies

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €14,000,000 * Submission deadline: Tuesday, 20th October 2026 * Contract duration: 4 years * Framework/DPS: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via eTenders * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: The tender document, which includes the request for tender (RFT) and the specification of requirements

## Bid Considerations * This tender is suitable for companies with experience in the provision of specialist equipment and supplies * Opportunities: The framework agreement has an estimated value of €14,000,000 and a duration of 4 years * Risks: The tenderer must comply with the terms and conditions of the framework agreement and the contracting authority's requirements

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.

Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board has 45 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 20 contract(s) worth around €8,867,874.

Recent awarded suppliers include D.B. Office Supplies, Clonduff Office Furniture Ltd, Sperrin Metal Products Ltd, Creative Activity, Alexandra School of Motoring Ltd.