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CfT: BE3606F - RFT to Establish a Single-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Catering Services Concession for University of Galway

Workarea:
Education Specific
Name of Contracting Authority:
Education Procurement Service (EPS)
Title:
BE3606F - RFT to Establish a Single-Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Catering Services Concession for University of Galway
CfT CA Unique ID:
BE3606F
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
This Service Concession at the University of Galway, will involve a contract or contracts for pecuniary interest concluded in writing between University of Galway and the successful tenderer, to be known as “the Concessionaire.” The Concessionaire will be appointed under a single-party framework agreement and will be responsible for the operation, management and development of Saol Café, the University’s Social Enterprise Café located in the ILAS Building, together with the provision of associated hospitality catering services. The Concessionaire shall operate the service in accordance with social enterprise principles, including 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 Please see Appendix 1 within the RFT for further information.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Directive:
2014/23/EU (Concession)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
The establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement Timeframe:
N/A
CPV Codes:
55520000-Catering services
55500000-Canteen and catering services
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE
Estimated value (EUR):
1,400,000
Above or Below threshold:
Below
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
31/03/2026 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
23/03/2026 12:00
Tenders Opening Date:
31/03/2026 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
84 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
12 months
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
23/02/2026 14:43
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:133207-202...
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two