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The establishment of 8 multi-party framework agreements for the delivery of training services: Category 1 and Category 2

Issued by Engineering Skillnet · via eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal)

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Published
11 Aug 2026
Closes
28 Sept 2026, 11:00 UTC
Bid opening
28 Sept 2026, 11:30 UTC
Value
EUR 1,400,000
Reference
8806588
Location
Ireland
Sector
Education & Training
Type
services

Details

This competition relates to the establishment of two multi-party framework agreements: Category 1 - Advanced Technical and Digital Engineering and: Category 2 - Infrastructure, Renewables and Sustainability. Wide ranging training is required and divided into the following Categories as follows, with 4 sub-categories defined under each primary category – each being awarded as a separate lot. • Category 1: Advanced Technical and Digital Engineering • Category 2: Infrastructure, Renewables and Sustainability The frameworks will be used for technical up-skilling and transversal development of adult learners working in industry to include certified pathways (QQI and NFQ – all levels) and uncertified/bespoke training such as but not limited to hands-on workshops, blended/modular programmes, and Work-Based Learning. Training can take place at various locations nationwide in person or online. Provision of training aims to develop a highly skilled workforce for green and digital transitions across manufacturing, fabrication, civil infrastructure, and heavy engineering sectors included but not limited to the following: • Agricultural and Marine, • Automotive, Aerospace and Defence, • Engineering and Building services, • Energy and Environment, • Industrial Automation, • Materials handling, • Metal fabrication and Processing, • Packaging, Paper and Print • Precision Engineering There is no guarantee of contracts, but where they arise, the Contracting Authority will consult the members of the framework agreement in accordance with the rules of operation outlined in this Request for Tender.

Contracting authority: Engineering Skillnet

Procurement type: Services

Procedure: Open

Contract involves: The establishment of a framework agreement

CPV codes: 80500000-Training services; 80530000-Vocational training services; 80521000-Training programme services; 80522000-Training seminars; 80532000-Management training services; 80000000-Education and training services; 72230000-Custom software development services; 72212900-Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems; 72212930-Training and entertainment software development services; 71356000-Technical services; 71300000-Engineering services; 71314300-Energy-efficiency consultancy services; 71314000-Energy and related services; 71313000-Environmental engineering consultancy services; 90713000-Environmental issues consultancy services

Estimated value: EUR 1,400,000

Contract duration: 7 years

Awarded in lots: Yes

Evaluation: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)

Clarification period ends: 28/08/2026 12:00

Tender opening: 28/09/2026 12:30

EU funding: No

Directive: No Directive: 2014/24/EU (Classic)

Region (NUTS): IE061

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