Request for Tenders for the Supply, renewal and/or extension of Smartbear Software Suite Licences and Subscription Renewals

Request for Tenders for the Supply, renewal and/or extension of Smartbear Software Suite Licences and Subscription Renewals

An Garda Síochána_1192

## Summary An Garda Síochána is seeking tenders for the supply, renewal, and/or extension of Smartbear Software Suite Licences and Subscription Renewals. The estimated value is €400,000 (excl. VAT) over a 60-month period.

## Scope & Deliverables * Supply, renewal, and/or extension of Smartbear Software Suite Licences and Subscription Renewals * Specific software products include: + SHO-ENTR25-SBR SwaggerHub Enterprise 25 Designers K8 - On-Premise - 1 Licence + RAFU-SBR-FL ReadyAPI Test Floating User Subscription Licence - 3 User + TC-AWB-FLMR- TestComplete Advanced Bundle (Floating Licences) – 3 user + TC-PRO-NLC TestComplete PRO Fixed Licence – 1 user * Any additional purchases of Smartbear Software Licences/Subscriptions required for the period 26th December 2026 to 26th December 2027

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Tenderers must be economic operators * Qualifications: Tenderers must demonstrate economic and financial standing, technical and professional ability * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €400,000 (excl. VAT) * Submission deadline: Friday, 23rd October 2026, 15:00 hrs. (IST) * Contract duration: 60 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tenderers' Statement + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer + Goods and services contract

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in software licensing and subscription renewals, particularly those with a presence in Ireland. * Opportunities: Tenderers may have the chance to provide additional software products and services to An Garda Síochána. * Risks: Tenderers must be aware of the estimated value and contract duration, as well as the potential for extensions.

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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