Request for Tenders for the Services to Supply, Delivery and Distribution of School Meals to Kilkenny and Carlow ETB

Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the Services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”)for the provision of School Meals to students as outlined in the …

CPV: 55524000 Приготвяне и доставяне на храна за ученически столове и бюфети, 55520000 Услуги на заведения за приготвяне и доставяне на храна, 55500000 Услуги на столове и заведения за приготвяне и доставяне на храна, 55523100 Услуги, свързани с храната за ученически столове и бюфети
Краен срок:
Май 19, 2025, обяд
Вид на крайния срок:
Подаване на оферта
Място на изпълнение:
Request for Tenders for the Services to Supply, Delivery and Distribution of School Meals to Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
Издаващ орган:
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
Номер на наградата:
10

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Request for Tenders for the Services to Supply, Delivery and Distribution of School Meals to Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
Description : Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the Services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”)for the provision of School Meals to students as outlined in the RFT and additional details outlined in the excel document Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule. Service must be provided in line with the Nutrition Standards for School Meals document attached to this tender under the remit of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB. Funding is provided for School Meals (Local projects) Scheme through the Department of Social Protection. Funding is allocated on a school year basis and must be applied for each year. This public procurement competition will be divided into 10 lots (each a “Lot”) as described in the tender opportunity. Each Lot will result in a separate contract. Tenderers can apply for a maximum of 5 lots. The contracts will be offered for the initial term of Twelve (12) months with the option to extend the term for a period of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of Three (3) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance of service providers. NOTE - SITE VISIT/S are a MANDATORY requirement (see site visit template for completion)- Schools return from Easter Break on Monday 28th April 2025 and all visits must be completed by 7th May 2025
Procedure identifier : f8342488-2dd4-4b82-ab4c-dd772b6fc9e2
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure : Open Tender

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 55524000 School catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55520000 Catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55500000 Canteen and catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55523100 School-meal services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 6 000 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.5 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Maximum number of lots for which one tenderer can submit tenders : 10
The tenderer must submit tenders for all lots
Terms of contract :
Maximum number of lots for which contracts can be awarded to one tenderer : 5

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0010

Title : Lot 10 Colaiste Pobail Osraí and College of FET Kilkenny (shared campus)
Description : Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the Services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”)for the provision of School Meals to students as outlined in the RFT and additional details outlined in the excel document Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule. Service must be provided in line with the Nutrition Standards for School Meals document attached to this tender under the remit of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB. Funding is provided for School Meals (Local projects) Scheme through the Department of Social Protection. Funding is allocated on a school year basis and must be applied for each year. This public procurement competition will be divided into 10 lots (each a “Lot”) as described in the tender opportunity. Each Lot will result in a separate contract. Tenderers can apply for a maximum of 5 lots. The contracts will be offered for the initial term of Twelve (12) months with the option to extend the term for a period of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of Three (3) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance of service providers. NOTE - SITE VISIT/S are a MANDATORY requirement (see site visit template for completion)- Schools return from Easter Break on Monday 28th April 2025 and all visits must be completed by 7th May 2025
Internal identifier : 10

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 55524000 School catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55520000 Catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55500000 Canteen and catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55523100 School-meal services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Other duration : Unknown

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 6 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement
Approach to reducing environmental impacts : Other
Green Procurement Criteria : Other Green Public Procurement criteria

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 19/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 12 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 19/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation processing tenders : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Lot 1 Grennan College
Description : Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the Services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”)for the provision of School Meals to students as outlined in the RFT and additional details outlined in the excel document Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule. Service must be provided in line with the Nutrition Standards for School Meals document attached to this tender under the remit of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB. Funding is provided for School Meals (Local projects) Scheme through the Department of Social Protection. Funding is allocated on a school year basis and must be applied for each year. This public procurement competition will be divided into 10 lots (each a “Lot”) as described in the tender opportunity. Each Lot will result in a separate contract. Tenderers can apply for a maximum of 5 lots. The contracts will be offered for the initial term of Twelve (12) months with the option to extend the term for a period of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of Three (3) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance of service providers. NOTE - SITE VISIT/S are a MANDATORY requirement (see site visit template for completion)- Schools return from Easter Break on Monday 28th April 2025 and all visits must be completed by 7th May 2025
Internal identifier : 1

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 55524000 School catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55520000 Catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55500000 Canteen and catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55523100 School-meal services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Other duration : Unknown

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 6 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement
Approach to reducing environmental impacts : Other
Green Procurement Criteria : Other Green Public Procurement criteria

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Cost
Name : See Tender Documents
Description :
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 19/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 12 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 19/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation processing tenders : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0002

Title : Lot 2 School Completion Programme Na Siuire
Description : Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the Services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”)for the provision of School Meals to students as outlined in the RFT and additional details outlined in the excel document Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule. Service must be provided in line with the Nutrition Standards for School Meals document attached to this tender under the remit of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB. Funding is provided for School Meals (Local projects) Scheme through the Department of Social Protection. Funding is allocated on a school year basis and must be applied for each year. This public procurement competition will be divided into 10 lots (each a “Lot”) as described in the tender opportunity. Each Lot will result in a separate contract. Tenderers can apply for a maximum of 5 lots. The contracts will be offered for the initial term of Twelve (12) months with the option to extend the term for a period of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of Three (3) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance of service providers. NOTE - SITE VISIT/S are a MANDATORY requirement (see site visit template for completion)- Schools return from Easter Break on Monday 28th April 2025 and all visits must be completed by 7th May 2025
Internal identifier : 2

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 55524000 School catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55520000 Catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55500000 Canteen and catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55523100 School-meal services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Other duration : Unknown

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 6 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement
Approach to reducing environmental impacts : Other
Green Procurement Criteria : Other Green Public Procurement criteria

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Cost
Name : See Tender Document
Description : see Tender Document
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 19/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 12 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 19/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation processing tenders : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0003

Title : Lot 3 Kilkenny City Vocational School
Description : Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the Services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”)for the provision of School Meals to students as outlined in the RFT and additional details outlined in the excel document Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule. Service must be provided in line with the Nutrition Standards for School Meals document attached to this tender under the remit of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB. Funding is provided for School Meals (Local projects) Scheme through the Department of Social Protection. Funding is allocated on a school year basis and must be applied for each year. This public procurement competition will be divided into 10 lots (each a “Lot”) as described in the tender opportunity. Each Lot will result in a separate contract. Tenderers can apply for a maximum of 5 lots. The contracts will be offered for the initial term of Twelve (12) months with the option to extend the term for a period of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of Three (3) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance of service providers. NOTE - SITE VISIT/S are a MANDATORY requirement (see site visit template for completion)- Schools return from Easter Break on Monday 28th April 2025 and all visits must be completed by 7th May 2025
Internal identifier : 3

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 55524000 School catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55520000 Catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55500000 Canteen and catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55523100 School-meal services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Other duration : Unknown

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 6 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement
Approach to reducing environmental impacts : Other
Green Procurement Criteria : Other Green Public Procurement criteria

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Cost
Name : see Tender Document
Description : see Tender Document
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria : see Tender Document
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 19/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 12 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 19/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Information about review deadlines : see Tender Document
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation processing tenders : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0004

Title : Lot 4 Borris College
Description : Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the Services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”)for the provision of School Meals to students as outlined in the RFT and additional details outlined in the excel document Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule. Service must be provided in line with the Nutrition Standards for School Meals document attached to this tender under the remit of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB. Funding is provided for School Meals (Local projects) Scheme through the Department of Social Protection. Funding is allocated on a school year basis and must be applied for each year. This public procurement competition will be divided into 10 lots (each a “Lot”) as described in the tender opportunity. Each Lot will result in a separate contract. Tenderers can apply for a maximum of 5 lots. The contracts will be offered for the initial term of Twelve (12) months with the option to extend the term for a period of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of Three (3) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance of service providers. NOTE - SITE VISIT/S are a MANDATORY requirement (see site visit template for completion)- Schools return from Easter Break on Monday 28th April 2025 and all visits must be completed by 7th May 2025
Internal identifier : 4

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 55524000 School catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55520000 Catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55500000 Canteen and catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55523100 School-meal services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Other duration : Unknown

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 6 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement
Approach to reducing environmental impacts : Other
Green Procurement Criteria : Other Green Public Procurement criteria

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 19/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 12 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 19/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation processing tenders : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0005

Title : Lot 5 Colaiste Aindriu
Description : Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the Services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”)for the provision of School Meals to students as outlined in the RFT and additional details outlined in the excel document Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule. Service must be provided in line with the Nutrition Standards for School Meals document attached to this tender under the remit of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB. Funding is provided for School Meals (Local projects) Scheme through the Department of Social Protection. Funding is allocated on a school year basis and must be applied for each year. This public procurement competition will be divided into 10 lots (each a “Lot”) as described in the tender opportunity. Each Lot will result in a separate contract. Tenderers can apply for a maximum of 5 lots. The contracts will be offered for the initial term of Twelve (12) months with the option to extend the term for a period of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of Three (3) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance of service providers. NOTE - SITE VISIT/S are a MANDATORY requirement (see site visit template for completion)- Schools return from Easter Break on Monday 28th April 2025 and all visits must be completed by 7th May 2025
Internal identifier : 5

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 55524000 School catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55520000 Catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55500000 Canteen and catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55523100 School-meal services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Other duration : Unknown

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 6 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement
Approach to reducing environmental impacts : Other
Green Procurement Criteria : Other Green Public Procurement criteria

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Cost
Name : See Tender Document
Description :
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 19/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 12 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 19/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation processing tenders : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0006

Title : Lot 6 Colaiste Mhuire Johnstown
Description : Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the Services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”)for the provision of School Meals to students as outlined in the RFT and additional details outlined in the excel document Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule. Service must be provided in line with the Nutrition Standards for School Meals document attached to this tender under the remit of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB. Funding is provided for School Meals (Local projects) Scheme through the Department of Social Protection. Funding is allocated on a school year basis and must be applied for each year. This public procurement competition will be divided into 10 lots (each a “Lot”) as described in the tender opportunity. Each Lot will result in a separate contract. Tenderers can apply for a maximum of 5 lots. The contracts will be offered for the initial term of Twelve (12) months with the option to extend the term for a period of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of Three (3) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance of service providers. NOTE - SITE VISIT/S are a MANDATORY requirement (see site visit template for completion)- Schools return from Easter Break on Monday 28th April 2025 and all visits must be completed by 7th May 2025
Internal identifier : 6

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 55524000 School catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55520000 Catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55500000 Canteen and catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55523100 School-meal services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Other duration : Unknown

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 6 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement
Approach to reducing environmental impacts : Other
Green Procurement Criteria : Other Green Public Procurement criteria

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 19/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 12 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 19/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation processing tenders : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0007

Title : Lot 7 Duiske College
Description : Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the Services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”)for the provision of School Meals to students as outlined in the RFT and additional details outlined in the excel document Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule. Service must be provided in line with the Nutrition Standards for School Meals document attached to this tender under the remit of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB. Funding is provided for School Meals (Local projects) Scheme through the Department of Social Protection. Funding is allocated on a school year basis and must be applied for each year. This public procurement competition will be divided into 10 lots (each a “Lot”) as described in the tender opportunity. Each Lot will result in a separate contract. Tenderers can apply for a maximum of 5 lots. The contracts will be offered for the initial term of Twelve (12) months with the option to extend the term for a period of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of Three (3) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance of service providers. NOTE - SITE VISIT/S are a MANDATORY requirement (see site visit template for completion)- Schools return from Easter Break on Monday 28th April 2025 and all visits must be completed by 7th May 2025
Internal identifier : 7

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 55524000 School catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55520000 Catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55500000 Canteen and catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55523100 School-meal services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Other duration : Unknown

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 6 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement
Approach to reducing environmental impacts : Other
Green Procurement Criteria : Other Green Public Procurement criteria

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 19/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 12 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 19/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation processing tenders : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0008

Title : Lot 8 Tyndall College
Description : Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the Services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”)for the provision of School Meals to students as outlined in the RFT and additional details outlined in the excel document Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule. Service must be provided in line with the Nutrition Standards for School Meals document attached to this tender under the remit of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB. Funding is provided for School Meals (Local projects) Scheme through the Department of Social Protection. Funding is allocated on a school year basis and must be applied for each year. This public procurement competition will be divided into 10 lots (each a “Lot”) as described in the tender opportunity. Each Lot will result in a separate contract. Tenderers can apply for a maximum of 5 lots. The contracts will be offered for the initial term of Twelve (12) months with the option to extend the term for a period of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of Three (3) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance of service providers. NOTE - SITE VISIT/S are a MANDATORY requirement (see site visit template for completion)- Schools return from Easter Break on Monday 28th April 2025 and all visits must be completed by 7th May 2025
Internal identifier : 8

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 55524000 School catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55520000 Catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55500000 Canteen and catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55523100 School-meal services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Other duration : Unknown

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 6 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement
Approach to reducing environmental impacts : Other
Green Procurement Criteria : Other Green Public Procurement criteria

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 19/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 12 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 19/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation processing tenders : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0009

Title : Lot 9 Colaiste Cois Siuire
Description : Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the Services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”)for the provision of School Meals to students as outlined in the RFT and additional details outlined in the excel document Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule. Service must be provided in line with the Nutrition Standards for School Meals document attached to this tender under the remit of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB. Funding is provided for School Meals (Local projects) Scheme through the Department of Social Protection. Funding is allocated on a school year basis and must be applied for each year. This public procurement competition will be divided into 10 lots (each a “Lot”) as described in the tender opportunity. Each Lot will result in a separate contract. Tenderers can apply for a maximum of 5 lots. The contracts will be offered for the initial term of Twelve (12) months with the option to extend the term for a period of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of Three (3) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance of service providers. NOTE - SITE VISIT/S are a MANDATORY requirement (see site visit template for completion)- Schools return from Easter Break on Monday 28th April 2025 and all visits must be completed by 7th May 2025
Internal identifier : 9

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 55524000 School catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55520000 Catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55500000 Canteen and catering services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 55523100 School-meal services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Other duration : Unknown

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 6 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement
Approach to reducing environmental impacts : Other
Green Procurement Criteria : Other Green Public Procurement criteria

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 19/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 12 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 19/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : The High Court of Ireland -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -
Organisation processing tenders : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
Registration number : 3185103BH
Postal address : Seville Lodge, Callan Road, Kilkenny
Town : Kilkenny
Postcode : R95AVX2
Country subdivision (NUTS) : South-East ( IE052 )
Country : Ireland
Contact point : Claire Meehan
Telephone : 0599138923
Internet address : https://kcetb.ie
Buyer profile : https://kcetb.ie
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : The High Court of Ireland
Registration number : The High Court of Ireland
Department : The High Court of Ireland
Postal address : Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D07 WDX8
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : +353 1 8886000
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : European Dynamics S.A.
Registration number : 002024901000
Department : European Dynamics S.A.
Town : Athens
Postcode : 15125
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών ( EL301 )
Country : Greece
Telephone : +30 2108094500
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : 20cf7a47-e0ae-4558-8454-2cdf4e52f5ed - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 16/04/2025 11:39 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00251589-2025
OJ S issue number : 76/2025
Publication date : 17/04/2025