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CFT for the supply of Multi Modal ROV (and Accessories)

Buyer: Department of Defence
Country: Ireland
Category: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Value: €2m EUR
Deadline: Closes 18 Dec 2026 (18 Dec 2026 12:00 UTC+0)
Published: 10 Nov 2026
Procedure: Restricted
CPV code: 38820000

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What the buyer is asking for

The Minister for Defence (the “Contracting Authority”) is seeking responses from economic operators (“Candidates”) through this Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) for the purchase of a Multi Modal ROV to the Department of Defence, Ireland for use by the Irish Defence Forces. The requirement exists for the supply of up to 3 units. It is intended that the purchase arising from this competition shall be delivered DAP (Incoterms) Naval Base, Haulbowline, Co. Cork, Ireland. In summary, The Defence Forces wishes to procure up to three (3) multi-function, battery powered ROV’s primarily designed for Maritime Explosive Ordnance Disposal but adaptable for use in theatres such as Search and Recovery (SAR), Mine Counter measures (MCM), and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP). An option to purchase a third unit will be retained by contracting authority. Launching and recovering must be possible with a 2-man team from land and small boats. Ease of handling and deployment and a user-focused HMI should be to the forefront of tender submissions. Operational depth ≥300m. Further details of the requirements can be found at Appendix 1.

How this compares

This is one of 9 open tenders in Ireland for Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses).
Its stated value is higher than 67% of the 9 open tenders in this category that state a value in EUR.
Bidders were given 38 days from publication to the deadline; the median for open tenders in Ireland is 30 days.