Request for Tender for the provision of Vehicle, Trailer and Equipment Management for the Irish Coast Guard

Request for Tender for the provision of Vehicle, Trailer and Equipment Management for the Irish Coast Guard

Department of Transport

## Summary The Irish Department of Transport is seeking a provider for Vehicle, Trailer and Equipment Management services for the Irish Coast Guard. The estimated value of the contract is €1,000,000 over 8 years.

## Scope & Deliverables - Fleet management service to control, manage, and maintain on a day-to-day basis, the IRCG vehicle, trailer, and equipment fleet - Management of vehicle, trailer, and equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement - Provision of global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent) - Other services as specified in the tender documents

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Economic operators (Tenderers) must be eligible to participate in the tender process - Qualifications: Tenderers must have the necessary qualifications and experience to provide the required services - Certifications: Not stated - Experience: Tenderers must have experience in providing similar services to a similar organization

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €1,000,000 over 8 years - Submission deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 15:00:00 GMT - Contract duration: 8 years, with the possibility of 2 x 2-year extensions - 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: Tenderer's Statement, Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer, Pricing Schedule, and other documents as specified in the tender documents

## Bid Considerations - This tender may suit companies with experience in fleet management and maintenance services, particularly those with a presence in Ireland. - Opportunities: The contract has a high estimated value, and the successful bidder will have a significant contract with the Irish Coast Guard. - Risks: The tender process is subject to the EU's public procurement regulations, and the successful bidder must comply with these regulations. Additionally, the contract may be subject to extensions, which could impact the bidder's revenue and cash flow.

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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