4x4 Vehicles 2026

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This tender seeks the supply and delivery of up to four (4) large 4x4 vans for Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) subsidiary, 2RN. The vehicles are intended for use by staff to access and transport equipment to 2RN's remote mountain top transmission sites across Ireland. Reliability and durability are paramount due to the demanding operational environment and use by lone workers.

The core requirement is for large vans with specific technical specifications:

• Format: Long wheelbase, enclosed storage space capable of holding a single piece of equipment measuring 2600mm x 1000mm x 1000mm. Access from the rear and side is preferred.
• Engine:
• Power: Greater than 140 Bhp.
• Torque: Greater than 350 Nm.
• Fuel Consumption: Below 8.5 l/100 km (WLTP).
• CO2 Emissions: Less than 230 g/km (WLTP).
• Fuel Tank Capacity: At least 50 Litres.
• Fuel Type: Diesel or an alternative capable of operating in cold, icy, and remote mountainous environments.
• Dimensions, Weights & Towing Capacity:
• Doors: 2.
• Seats: 3.
• Length: Above 5,000mm.
• Exterior Height: Above 2,000mm.
• Gross Vehicle Weight: Above 2,800kg.
• Towing Capacity: Above 2,500kg.
• Payload Capacity: Above 1,000kg.
• Load Volume: Above 6 cubic meters.
• Max Load Length: Above 3,000mm.
• Features:
• AWD/4WD option.
• Automatic transmission.
• Power steering.
• Driver and passenger airbags.
• Antilock Braking System (ABS).
• Air conditioning.
• Bluetooth connectivity.
• Cruise control.
• Rear CCTV/reversing camera.
• Tow bar.
• Alarm/immobiliser.
• Privacy glass on rear windows.
• Spare wheel.
• Lockable, covered storage areas.
• Roof bars and roof rails.
• Preferred colours: Silver, Grey, or Black.
• Reliability & Durability: Tenderers must provide examples of the vehicle's track record in harsh conditions.

Delivery is to Cookstown Court, Dublin 24, Ireland. The contract is expected to be signed by August 13th, 2026, with supply and delivery completed by the end of September 2026.

3. Background & buyer context

2RN, a wholly owned subsidiary of RTÉ, is responsible for the distribution and transmission of national radio and television services. It also provides transmission and site services to local radio broadcasters, mobile operators, private communications companies, and emergency services. 2RN operates from a primary site in Dublin and multiple regional transmission sites nationwide, offering services including site acquisition, frequency planning, engineering design, system integration, maintenance, and hosting.

This procurement is driven by 2RN's operational need for vehicles capable of accessing and servicing its remote mountain top transmission sites. The existing fleet uses diesel vehicles that have performed well in extreme conditions, but 2RN is open to alternative powered options if they meet the stringent operational requirements. The tender aims to secure up to four (4) large 4x4 vans to replace or augment existing capacity, ensuring staff can reliably reach and equip these challenging locations.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

Tenderers must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered:

• Turnover requirement:
• A minimum average annual turnover of €150,000 for each year of trading for tenderers trading for less than 3 years.
• A minimum average annual turnover of €150,000 for each of the three previous financial years for tenderers trading for more than 3 years.
• Independently audited financial statements or a self-declaration in the Form of Tender are required.
• Insurance:
• Public Liability: €6.5 million.
• Product Liability: €6.5 million.
• Employer's Liability: €13 million.
• Professional Indemnity: €1 million.
• Details of provider/broker and a recent confirmation letter, or a commitment to secure cover upon award, are required. Self-declaration is permitted.
• Certifications:
• External quality assurance accreditation (if any).
• Details of internal quality assurance procedures (e.g., SOPs, training manuals).
• External Health, Safety, and Welfare (HS&W) assurance accreditation (if any).
• Details of internal HS&W assurance procedures (e.g., Safety Statements, risk assessments, training logs).
• Past experience:
• A minimum of three examples of performing services similar in size, nature, and complexity within the previous three years.
• Each example must include a client contact name, email, telephone number, description of services (max 500 words), contract value, and start/completion dates. A referee must be provided for each.
• Personnel: Not specified.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Delivery to Cookstown Court, Dublin 24, Ireland. No other geographic constraints are specified.

Tenderers may rely on the capacities of other entities, provided they can prove these resources are available and provide an undertaking from the entity.

5. Award criteria & scoring

The contract will be awarded to the Tenderer submitting the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT). Evaluation is a three-stage process: Compliance Check, Minimum Requirements assessment, and then scoring against specific criteria.

Evaluation Criteria Percentage Weighting Sub-criteria