BE3963F - Catering Services Concession - University of Limerick (UL)
Issued by Education Procurement Service (EPS) · via eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal)
- Published
- 1 Oct 2026
- Closes
- 6 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC
- Bid opening
- 6 Nov 2026, 14:30 UTC
- Value
- EUR 4,900,000
- Reference
- BE3963F
- Location
- Ireland
- Sector
- Agriculture & Food
- Type
- services
Details
The Concessionaire will be appointed under a single-party framework agreement and will be responsible for the operation, management and development of the Plaza Café, the University’s Café located in the Glucksman Library Building, together with the provision of associated hospitality catering services. The Concessionaire shall operate the service in accordance with inclusive and supported employment, environmental sustainability and community engagement, while assuming the commercial risk of the operation and complying with all contractual, legislative and University policy requirements.
Contracting authority: Education Procurement Service (EPS)
Procurement type: Services
Procedure: Open
Contract involves: The establishment of a framework agreement
CPV codes: 55300000-Restaurant and food-serving services; 55520000-Catering services; 55500000-Canteen and catering services; 55524000-School catering services
Estimated value: EUR 4,900,000
Contract duration: 84 months
Awarded in lots: No
Evaluation: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Clarification period ends: 26/10/2026 14:00
Tender opening: 06/11/2026 14:30
EU funding: No
Directive: No Directive: 2014/23/EU (Concession)
Region (NUTS): IE
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Context for bidders
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Documents
- Contract notice 9200752.pdfDownload (pdf)
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