RFT to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework for the Provision of English to Irish Translation Services
Coimisiún na Meán
As provided for under its Irish Language Scheme, Coimisiún na Meán commits to engaging and communicating as widely and as meaningfully with its stakeholders in both the English and Irish languages. To that end, we endeavour to maintain a bilingual website and publish a number of documents in English and Irish across our areas of work. We are seeking to establish a framework of five translation suppliers under each of the following lots as set out below: • Online Safety • Broadcasting and On-Demand • Media Development • Corporate Services The framework agreement will be for a period of four (4) years with an option to extend once by twelve months. For the avoidance of doubt, An Coimisiún confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
DeadlineThe time limit for receipt of tenders was 2025-09-12. The procurement was published on 2025-08-07.
Who? What? Where?- • Aττική › Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών
- • Eastern and Midland › Dublin
Procurement history
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| 2025-08-07 | Contract notice |
Contract notice (2025-08-07)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: RFT to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework for the Provision of English to Irish Translation Services
Short description:
Type of contract: Services
Products/services: Translation services 📦
Estimated value excluding VAT: 360 000 EUR 💰
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 ✅
1️⃣
Internal identifier:
Title: Online Safety
Aim of strategic procurement: Fulfilment of social objectives
Per the tender documents
Social objective promoted: Gender equality
The use of accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities in the technical specifications: Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are not included because the procurement is not intended for use by natural persons
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Place of performance: Dublin 🏙️
Duration: 60 months
Title
Lot Identification Number:
2️⃣
Internal identifier:
Title: Broadcasting and On-Demand
diversity policies
Social objective promoted: Other
Title
Lot Identification Number:
3️⃣
Internal identifier:
Title: Media Development
social responsibility initiatives, including diversity policies
Title
Lot Identification Number:
4️⃣
Internal identifier:
Title: Corporate Service
Aim of strategic procurement: Reduction of environmental impacts
Green Procurement Criteria: National Green Public Procurement criteria
Title
Lot Identification Number:
Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure ✅
Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2025-09-12 12:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2025-09-12 12:30:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6270306
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 90 days
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators ✅
Description
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Intended to allow for extension where projects overlap the end of the agreement
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Maximum number of participants: 20
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Opening date: 2025-09-12 12:30:00 📅
Place: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6270306
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used ✅
Electronic payment will be used ✅
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2025-09-02 12:00:00 📅
Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Coimisiún na Meán
National registration number:
Postal address: 1 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin, D04 NP20
Postal code: D04 NP20
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: skennedy@bai.ie 📧
Phone: +3536441200 📞
URL: https://www.cnam.ie 🌏
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.cnam.ie 🌏
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
Main activity
General public services
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=6270306 🌏
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=6270306 🌏
Electronic submission: Required
Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number:
Department: 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
Same as: Review body
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Source: OJS 2025/S 152-525927 (2025-08-07)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: RFT to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework for the Provision of English to Irish Translation Services
Short description:
As provided for under its Irish Language Scheme, Coimisiún na Meán commits to engaging and communicating as widely and as meaningfully with its stakeholders in both the English and Irish languages. To that end, we endeavour to maintain a bilingual website and publish a number of documents in English and Irish across our areas of work. We are seeking to establish a framework of five translation suppliers under each of the following lots as set out below: • Online Safety • Broadcasting and On-Demand • Media Development • Corporate Services The framework agreement will be for a period of four (4) years with an option to extend once by twelve months. For the avoidance of doubt, An Coimisiún confirms that the period of any contracts awarded under the framework agreement may extend beyond the date of expiry of the agreement.
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Products/services: Translation services 📦
Estimated value excluding VAT: 360 000 EUR 💰
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 ✅
1️⃣
Internal identifier:
1
Title: Online Safety
Aim of strategic procurement: Fulfilment of social objectives
Per the tender documents
Social objective promoted: Gender equality
The use of accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities in the technical specifications: Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are not included because the procurement is not intended for use by natural persons
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Place of performance: Dublin 🏙️
Duration: 60 months
Title
Lot Identification Number:
LOT-0001
2️⃣
Internal identifier:
2
Title: Broadcasting and On-Demand
diversity policies
Social objective promoted: Other
Title
Lot Identification Number:
LOT-0002
3️⃣
Internal identifier:
3
Title: Media Development
social responsibility initiatives, including diversity policies
Title
Lot Identification Number:
LOT-0003
4️⃣
Internal identifier:
4
Title: Corporate Service
Aim of strategic procurement: Reduction of environmental impacts
evidence of environmentally responsible practices, including use of recycled materials, eco-printing methods, and environmental management systems
Approach to reducing environmental impacts: Climate change mitigation
Green Procurement Criteria: National Green Public Procurement criteria
Title
Lot Identification Number:
LOT-0004
Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure ✅
Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2025-09-12 12:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2025-09-12 12:30:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6270306
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 90 days
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators ✅
Description
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Intended to allow for extension where projects overlap the end of the agreement
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Maximum number of participants: 20
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Opening date: 2025-09-12 12:30:00 📅
Place: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6270306
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used ✅
Electronic payment will be used ✅
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2025-09-02 12:00:00 📅
Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Coimisiún na Meán
National registration number:
N/A
Postal address: 1 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin, D04 NP20
Postal code: D04 NP20
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: skennedy@bai.ie 📧
Phone: +3536441200 📞
URL: https://www.cnam.ie 🌏
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.cnam.ie 🌏
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
Main activity
General public services
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=6270306 🌏
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=6270306 🌏
Electronic submission: Required
Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number:
The High Court of Ireland
Department: 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
Same as: Review body
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Source: OJS 2025/S 152-525927 (2025-08-07)
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