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CfT: RFT for supply of wool scarves

Workarea:
EU Presidency 2026
Tender submission deadline in (days/hours):
15/20
Name of Contracting Authority:
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála
Title:
RFT for supply of wool scarves
CfT CA Unique ID:
DFAT-CfT-26-03-09
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July to 31 December 2026. During the Presidency, an extensive and wide-ranging programme of meetings, events and conferences will be held in Ireland. The programme will include official-level meetings, as well as meetings with senior political-level attendees such as informal Council of Ministers meetings. Events will be organised by a wide range of Government departments and official bodies. In addition, Irish Ministers and officials will chair multiple meetings of over 170 EU working parties and other high-level meetings in Brussels and Luxembourg each involving delegations from all EU Member States. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has responsibility for the procurement of a range of goods and services associated with supporting a co-ordinated and cost-effective cross-Government approach to delivery of this programme of events. In the procurement of goods and services for the Presidency programme, important considerations will include security; cost effectiveness and value-for-money; sustainability; environmental impact; and community benefit. It is customary for the Member State holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union to provide mementos for Heads of Delegation at certain high-level Presidency meetings. The provision of mementos is an opportunity to strengthen goodwill between colleagues and to promote domestic craftsmanship internationally, promoting the cultural identity of the host country and strengthening economic and cultural links. Accordingly, the Contracting Authority is seeking the supply and delivery of approximately 4,500 woollen scarves, with a distinctive and uniquely Irish artistic character.
Procurement Type:
Supplies
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
A Public Contract
CPV Codes:
18422000-Scarves
18420000-Clothing accessories
18400000-Special clothing and accessories
18530000-Presents and rewards
Contact Point:
Procurement Unit, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Award per Item:
No
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE061
Estimated value (EUR):
135,000
Above or Below threshold:
Below
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
08/04/2026 13:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
25/03/2026 13:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
No
Tenders Opening Date:
08/04/2026 13:30
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:
9 months
Validity of Tender in days or months:
280 days
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
09/03/2026 18:15
TED links for published notices:
Date of Awarding:
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two