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Provision of Test Partner Services

Issued by Uisce Éireann · via eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal)

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Published
7 Sept 2026
Closes
7 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC
Bid opening
7 Oct 2026, 11:30 UTC
Reference
8972360
Location
Ireland
Sector
IT & Telecom
Type
services

Details

The Contracting Entity is undertaking a competition to establish a Single Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Test Partner Services. This proposed framework duration is 4 years with a 1-year extension option for a maximum duration of 5 years Full details are contained in the attached procurement documents. The second-ranked tenderer will be appointed as the Reserve Supplier.

Contracting authority: Uisce Éireann

Procurement type: Services

Procedure: Negotiated with prior call for competition

Contract involves: The establishment of a framework agreement

CPV codes: 72254000-Software testing; 72254100-Systems testing services; 72800000-Computer audit and testing services; 72250000-System and support services; 72222000-Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services; 72222300-Information technology services; 72514000-Computer facilities management services

Contract duration: 60 months

Awarded in lots: No

Evaluation: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)

Clarification period ends: 22/09/2026 12:00

Tender opening: 07/10/2026 12:30

EU funding: No

Directive: Directive: 2014/25/EU (Utilities)

Region (NUTS): IE0

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Context for bidders

We hold 3 notices from Uisce Éireann, going back to September 2026 — 3 of them still open. They buy mostly in communications-networks, Healthcare & Pharma and IT & Telecom. There are 75 open IT & Telecom tenders in Ireland. This one closes in 12 days.

Documents

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