Request for Tenders to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Interpreting Services (excluding Irish Language Services)

Request for Tenders to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Interpreting Services (excluding Irish Language Services)

The Office of Government Procurement

## Summary The Office of Government Procurement is seeking a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Interpreting Services (excluding Irish Language Services) for a period of 48 months. The estimated value of the contract is €75,000,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Spoken language interpreting services across multiple languages (excluding Irish language) * Face-to-Face Interpreting Services * Telephone Interpreting Services * Video Remote Interpreting Services * Interpreting services provide real-time, spoken language support to enable immediate communication in meetings, events, interviews, or live interactions

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Tenderers must be established in the EU or EEA * Qualifications: Tenderers must demonstrate experience in providing interpreting services * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Tenderers must have a proven track record of providing high-quality interpreting services

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €75,000,000 * Submission deadline: 14 October 2026, 11:00 IST * Contract duration: 48 months * Framework agreement: Yes, without reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission + ESPD (European Single Procurement Document) + Procurement documents (available on the eTenders website)

## Bid Considerations * This tender is suitable for companies with experience in providing high-quality interpreting services across multiple languages. * Opportunities: The contract has a high estimated value and a long duration, providing a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. * Risks: The tender requires a high level of expertise and experience in providing interpreting services, and the bidding process may be complex due to the electronic submission 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.

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