Framework Agreements for bespoke furniture, workstations, lab equipment, and industrial systems

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This procurement seeks to establish two single-party framework agreements for the design, fabrication, delivery, and maintenance of bespoke multifunctional furniture, bespoke workstations, laboratory equipment, and Educational Replica Industrial Systems. The scope is divided into two lots: Lot 1 focuses on the design aspects, and Lot 2 focuses on the fabrication.

The framework agreements will cover the provision of these goods and services over an initial period of two years, with the possibility of up to two 12-month extensions. The estimated aggregate expenditure under these frameworks is €2,200,000 (excluding VAT).

Lot 1: Design This lot encompasses the design of:

• Multifunctional furniture
• Bespoke workstations
• Laboratory equipment
• Educational Replica Industrial Systems

Lot 2: Fabrication This lot covers the fabrication of:

• Multifunctional furniture
• Bespoke workstations
• Laboratory equipment
• Educational Replica Industrial Systems

All bespoke requirements must accommodate and integrate existing assets within KWETB (CELTEC) where practical. The framework member for each lot is entitled to be considered for all contracts within the scope of that specific lot's framework agreement. Contracts awarded under the framework may include follow-on supplies and new supplies directly linked to initial contracts or the outlined scope. There is no guaranteed expenditure under the framework agreements.

3. Background & buyer context

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB) is a statutory education and training authority established under the Education and Training Boards Act 2013. Operating under the governance of the Department of Education and SOLAS, KWETB delivers further education, training, apprenticeship, youth, and community education services across Counties Kildare and Wicklow. KWETB collaborates with industry, employers, and community stakeholders to provide learner-centred programmes supporting skills development, workforce upskilling, innovation, and regional economic growth.

This procurement is driven by KWETB's need for specialized furniture, workstations, and industrial systems to support its educational and training programmes, particularly within its CELTEC facility, which has a strong track record in manufacturing, robotics, automation, electrical systems, and instrumentation. KWETB aims to appoint a "strategic partner" rather than a sole supplier, indicating a desire for mutual benefit and knowledge sharing.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

To be considered for this tender, bidders must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Turnover requirement:
• Lot 1 (Design): A minimum annual turnover of €100,000 in one of the last three financial years.
• Lot 2 (Fabrication): A minimum annual turnover of €50,000 for each of the three preceding financial years.
• Insurance:
• Lot 1 (Design):
• Employer's Liability: €13 million limit for any one claim or series of claims.
• Public Liability: €6.5 million limit for any one claim or series of claims.
• Professional Indemnity: Minimum limit of €1.5 million for any one claim or series of claims.
• Lot 2 (Fabrication):
• Employer's Liability: €13 million limit for any one claim or series of claims.
• Product Liability: €6.5 million limit for any one claim and in aggregate.
• Certifications: Not specified for this tender.
• Past experience: Tenderers must demonstrate successful delivery of services of a comparable nature and scale within the last five years.
• Personnel: Tenderers must demonstrate access to at least the minimum numbers of skilled personnel stated. Specific roles and minimum experience are not detailed in the provided extract.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender.

5. Award criteria & scoring

The award of the framework agreements will be based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) for each lot. The evaluation will consider both price and quality.

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