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Inclusion on a Supplier Panel for IT Equipment – February 2026 to 31 January 2029

Issued by Galway Rural Development Company · via eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal)

Published: 30 Jan 2026
Closes: 31 Jan 2029, 23:00 UTC
Bid opening: 31 Jan 2029, 23:30 UTC
Reference: 7427656
Location: Ireland
Sector: IT & Telecom
Type: goods

At a glance

Galway Rural Development Company in Ireland has published a tender in it & telecom: “Inclusion on a Supplier Panel for IT Equipment – February 2026 to 31 January 2029”. Submissions close on 31 January 2029, 814 days from today. Quote reference 7427656 in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 5 notices from this buyer since 2025, 5 of them currently open. There are 57 open it & telecom notices in Ireland on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal), not through FreeTender.

Key requirements

Taken from the notice by FreeTender. The tender document on the official portal is binding — check it, and any corrigendum, before you bid.

Contract period: 36 months

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Details

The purpose of this Request for Tender is to establish a panel of suppliers for the Supply of IT Equipment as required to GRD’s premises at Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co Galway. Please refer to the tender document provided. It is important to note that being included on the panel does not guarantee a contract for work. Applications will be accepted throughout the lifecycle of the Panel. All unsuccessful applicants are invited to resubmit an application that meets the minimum requirements at any time during the currency of the panel.

Contracting authority: Galway Rural Development Company

Procurement type: Supplies

Procedure: Open

Contract involves: A Public Contract

CPV codes: 30236200-Data-processing equipment; 30200000-Computer equipment and supplies; 32580000-Data equipment; 30236000-Miscellaneous computer equipment; 30230000-Computer-related equipment; 32350000-Parts of sound and video equipment; 32351000-Accessories for sound and video equipment

Contract duration: 36 months

Awarded in lots: No

Evaluation: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)

Clarification period ends: 31/01/2029 23:00

Tender opening: 31/01/2029 23:30

EU funding: Yes

Tenders are submitted through etenders.gov.ie, which requires supplier registration.

Context for bidders

We hold 5 notices from Galway Rural Development Company, going back to February 2025 — 5 of them still open. They buy mostly in IT & Telecom, Agriculture & Food and Education & Training. There are 57 open IT & Telecom tenders in Ireland. This one closes in 814 days.

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Documents

Contract notice 7427656.pdfDownload (pdf)

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this it & telecom opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

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