The establishment of three (3) single party framework agreements for the supply, delivery and maintenance (via warranty) of 3D Printers

The establishment of three (3) single party framework agreements for the supply, delivery and maintenance (via warranty) of 3D Printers

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board

## Summary The Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB) is seeking to establish three single-party framework agreements for the supply, delivery, and maintenance of 3D Printers. The estimated value of the contract is €2,000,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply of 3D Printers * Delivery of 3D Printers * Maintenance of 3D Printers via warranty * Three lots: + Lot 1: 3D Printer Filament Type 1: Standard / commodity materials (PLA, PETG, PCTG, and similar easy-print plastics) + Lot 2: 3D Printer Filament Type 2: Engineering materials (unfilled ABS, ASA, nylon/PA, PC, PP, and similar functional plastics) + Lot 3: 3D Printer Filament Type 3: Composite and high-temperature materials (CF/GF/filled filaments and PEEK, PEI/Ultem, PEKK, PPS, PPSU, and similar)

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

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €2,000,000 * Submission deadline: Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 12:00:00 IST * Contract duration: 48 months * Framework/DPS: Framework agreement, without reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: Procurement documents available on etenders.gov.ie

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in supplying 3D Printers and related materials. * Opportunities: Potential for long-term contract and repeat business. * Risks: High competition, complex procurement process.

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.

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board has 24 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 55 contract(s) worth around €51,860,064.

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