Provision of Rented Laptops for the Educational Research Centre

The Educational Research Centre is seeking the supply of laptop computers on a rented basis, for use in several studies to be carried out in schools in Ireland from 2026-2030. The studies scheduled during this time frame include international studies such as TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), …

CPV: 30200000 Computer equipment and supplies, 30213100 Portable computers, 30230000 Computer-related equipment, 30213000 Personal computers, 30213300 Desktop computer
Deadline:
Sept. 18, 2025, 5 p.m.
Deadline type:
Submitting a bid
Place of execution:
Provision of Rented Laptops for the Educational Research Centre
Awarding body:
Educational Research Centre_1014
Award number:
0

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Educational Research Centre_1014
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : Education

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Provision of Rented Laptops for the Educational Research Centre
Description : The Educational Research Centre is seeking the supply of laptop computers on a rented basis, for use in several studies to be carried out in schools in Ireland from 2026-2030. The studies scheduled during this time frame include international studies such as TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study) and National studies such as NAMER (National Assessment of Mathematics and English Reading) and TGD (Triail Ghaeilge Dhroim Conrach Drumcondra Irish Test). These studies are implemented by the Educational Research Centre on behalf of, and with support from, the Department of Education and Youth
Procedure identifier : 378b3fae-d5bf-47c1-aa73-4c71f292e68e
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 30200000 Computer equipment and supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30213100 Portable computers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30230000 Computer-related equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30213000 Personal computers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30213300 Desktop computer

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 1 110 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Provision of Rented Laptops for the Educational Research Centre
Description : The Educational Research Centre is seeking the supply of laptop computers on a rented basis, for use in several studies to be carried out in schools in Ireland from 2026-2030. The studies scheduled during this time frame include international studies such as TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study) and National studies such as NAMER (National Assessment of Mathematics and English Reading) and TGD (Triail Ghaeilge Dhroim Conrach Drumcondra Irish Test). These studies are implemented by the Educational Research Centre on behalf of, and with support from, the Department of Education and Youth
Internal identifier : 0

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 30200000 Computer equipment and supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30213100 Portable computers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30230000 Computer-related equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30213000 Personal computers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30213300 Desktop computer

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 48 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 1 110 000 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

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
Deadline for requesting additional information : 05/09/2025 17:00 +01:00

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 : 18/09/2025 17:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 90 Day
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 18/09/2025 17:30 +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 : Educational Research Centre_1014
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : The High Court of Ireland
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Educational Research Centre_1014
Organisation processing tenders : Educational Research Centre_1014

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Educational Research Centre_1014
Registration number : 1997
Postal address : DCU St Patrick’s College Campus, Drumcondra, Dublin 9
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D09 AN2F
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : +353 1 8065239
Internet address : https://www.erc.ie/
Buyer profile : https://www.erc.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 : af53d4cc-38a7-403c-b3e7-d0fe64f16a37 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 21/08/2025 16:22 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00553665-2025
OJ S issue number : 161/2025
Publication date : 25/08/2025