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TED 340141-2026

Ireland – Library, archives, museums and other cultural services – LI3844R MU PQQ for the Provision of Subscription Agreements for Access to 17 Lots of Electronic Journals

This procurement notice was published by Education Procurement Service (EPS) in Ireland on 2026-05-19. The contract covers Cultureservices under CPV classification 92500000, 92510000, and follows a restricted procedure in accordance with EU Directive 2014/24/EU. The estimated contract value is 12900000. The submission deadline is 06/18/2026. This notice is open to all qualified suppliers across EU member states and is sourced directly from TED Europa — the official EU procurement journal.

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Notice ID340141-2026
Submission Deadline06/18/2026
Estimated Value12900000
Published2026-05-19
Bid Complexity
Moderate
Procurement Notice Summary
Notice ID340141-2026
Contracting AuthorityEducation Procurement Service (EPS)
CountryIreland (IRL)
SectorCulture
Estimated Value12900000
Submission Deadline06/18/2026
Published2026-05-19
Procedure Typerestricted
Notice Typecn-standard
CPV Codes92500000, 92510000, 92511000
Submission LanguagesEnglish
Authority TypeBody Governed by Public Law

Contract Description

IReL (Irish Research eLibrary) is a nationally funded e-resource licensing Consortium providing access to resources on behalf of participating Irish publicly funded higher education institutions (IReL Members). The tender will be divided into seventeen (17) Lots. IReL wishes to enter subscription agreements for access to each of the Lots.

How to Apply

This Culture contract is open under a restricted procedure in accordance with EU Directive 2014/24/EU. This is a restricted procedure. Only economic operators selected after the initial selection stage may submit a full tender.

  1. Access the official notice on TED Europa →
  2. Download the procurement documents from the contracting authority's e-procurement portal
  3. Prepare your European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) and technical offer
  4. Submit your bid before 06/18/2026

Contracting Authority

OrganizationEducation Procurement Service (EPS)
CountryIreland (IRL)
Procedure Typerestricted
Notice Typecn-standard
Authority TypeBody Governed by Public Law
Contact Phone353 061 234 852

Classification (CPV Codes)

925000009251000092511000

CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) codes classify the subject of the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still bid on tender 340141-2026?

Yes. The submission deadline for notice 340141-2026 is 06/18/2026. This is a restricted procedure published under EU Directive 2014/24/EU. All qualified suppliers across EU member states may submit a bid via the official TED Europa notice.

Who is the contracting authority for 340141-2026?

The contracting authority is Education Procurement Service (EPS) based in Ireland. Contact email: info@educationprocurementservice.ie.

What is the estimated contract value for this Culture tender?

The estimated contract value is 12900000 (excl. VAT). This is an indicative figure published by the contracting authority in accordance with EU procurement rules.

What procedure type is used for tender 340141-2026?

This tender uses a restricted procedure. Under a restricted procedure, only pre-selected candidates receive an invitation to tender.

What sector and CPV codes apply to this notice?

This procurement covers the Culture sector under CPV codes 92500000, 92510000. It was published by Education Procurement Service (EPS) in Ireland and sourced from TED Europa — the Official Journal of the EU.

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