Multi Framework Agreement for the design supply delivery and installation of shelving and furniture in 4 lots, within Dublin City Libraries Branch Network and administrative offices

Dublin City Council

Dublin City Council, Library Services, proposes to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for 4 years, for the Design, Supply and Delivery of Library Furniture and Shelving, and Office Furniture. Dublin City Council Libraries reserves the right, at its discretion, to extend the Term for a period or periods of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of Two (2) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Dublin City Council’s obligations at law. The Term will not exceed six (6) years in aggregate. The requirements will include the design and provision of library shelving, library furniture and bespoke furniture to offer full library solutions. It is expected that the successful tenderer(s) can when required produce satisfactory drawings/representations of proposed designs and layouts. Some element of complimenting of existing furniture will also be required. The requirements of this framework will include but may not be limited to the below: • Adult library area shelving • Adult library area issue/circulation desk and storage • Adult library IT area desks and chairs • Adult library area easy seating/newspaper display • Adult library area study desks and chairs • Adult library area additional items • Meeting room table and chairs • Office furniture and storage • Young adult library area shelving and seating • Children’s library area shelving • Children’s library area tables and chairs • Children’s library area story and activity zone with storage and seating options • Children’s library area additional items • Design and production of digital and/or soft copy representation of proposed layout options (when appropriate). Tenderers should take due care and attention to the detailed requirements set out in this section of this RTF. Tenderers should satisfy themselves that they have the ability, capacity and resources to carry out these services on behalf of DCC Library Services. These services must be responsive and delivered to a high standard that meets DCC expectations. The requirements are divided into 4 Lots: Lot 1 General Library Furniture Annual Spend Circa €130K Turnover Requirements €200K Lot 2 Children’s Library Furniture Annual Spend Circa €80K Turnover Requirements €150K Lot 3 Shelving Annual Spend Circa €160K Turnover Requirements €200K Lot 4 Office Furniture Annual Spend Circa €30K Turnover Requirements €80K Note: This is a estimated spend per Lot and the maximum value of the framework is €3 million over 6 years (including extensions.) Tenderers may bid for any or all 4 Lots, taking note of the Economic and Financial Standing threshold requirements listed for each or any combination of lots within the guidance. Each Lot will be individually assessed, and as such the authority will award contracts for each Lot which could result in a Tenderer being appointed to one, two or all 4 Lots. . Please note that this project is subject to funding. For further information please refer to documentation available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie Resource ID xxxxxxx – Input when notice created.

Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2025-07-11. The procurement was published on 2025-06-05.

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Procurement history
Date Document
2025-06-05 Contract notice
Contract notice (2025-06-05)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Multi Framework Agreement for the design supply delivery and installation of shelving and furniture in 4 lots, within Dublin City Libraries Branch Network and administrative offices
Short description:
“Dublin City Council, Library Services, proposes to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for 4 years, for the Design, Supply and Delivery of Library...”    Show more
Type of contract: Supplies
Products/services: Library furniture 📦
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots: 4
Tenders may be submitted for all lots

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Description of the procurement:
“Dublin City Council, Library Services, proposes to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for 4 years, for the Design, Supply and Delivery of Library...”    Show more
Additional products/services: Furniture design services 📦
Additional products/services: Installation of built-in furniture 📦
Additional products/services: Computer furniture 📦
Additional products/services: Miscellaneous furniture 📦
Additional products/services: Conference-room furniture 📦
Additional products/services: Furniture 📦
Additional products/services: Kindergarten furniture 📦
Additional products/services: Modular furniture 📦
Additional products/services: Lounge and reception-area furniture 📦
Additional products/services: Miscellaneous furniture and equipment 📦
Additional products/services: Office furniture 📦
Place of performance: Dublin 🏙️
Duration: 4 (YEAR)
The time frame below is expressed in number of years.
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001

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Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0002

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Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0003

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Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0004

Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2025-07-11 17:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2025-07-14 00:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=5478767
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 12
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators

Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Dublin City Council
National registration number: IE47732154U
Postal address: Civic Offices, Wood Quay
Postal code: D08 RF3F
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: david.obrien@dublincity.ie 📧
Phone: 01 2222222 📞
URL: https://www.dublincity.ie 🌏
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.dublincity.ie 🌏
Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
Main activity
General public services
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=5478767 🌏
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=5478767 🌏

Complementary information
Additional information

“Please be advised that this Multi-Party Framework Agreement is for a period of 4 years. The initial contract is for a period of 6 years inclusive of extensions.”    Show more
Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Phone: +353 1 8886000 📞
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Phone: +353 1 8886000 📞
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic payment will be used
Source: OJS 2025/S 108-365857 (2025-06-05)