Supply and Delivery of IT Hardware “Tech2Settings”

Early Years- the Organisation for Young Children_207

This tender proposes the supply, delivery, installation, configuration, and support of I.T. hardware, visual display equipment, software, and connectivity improvements for approximately 170 preschool settings participating in the PEACEPLUS ASPIRE project. The proposal covers all requirements outlined for Deliverables 1, 2, and 3. It includes the provision of laptops that meet the specified technical standards, Microsoft 365 licensing, anti-malware software, 65-inch LED displays, portable TV stands, mini projectors, and Bluetooth conference speakers, as detailed in the Deliverable Specifications. All equipment will be delivered with the required warranties, certifications, and connectivity features listed in Section 5. In accordance with Deliverable 2, the tender proposes the installation and set-up of equipment, configuration of software, and the provision of up to one hour of on-site training per setting where applicable. All delivered equipment will be photographed, asset-tagged, and recorded in a complete asset register to be provided to Early Years. For the 12 settings requiring improved internal Wi-Fi, the tender proposes assessing each location, submitting connectivity recommendations for approval, and installing the necessary infrastructure as outlined in Deliverable 3. All requirements relating to delivery verification, secure transfer of encryption keys and account information, and adherence to the indicative January–March 2026 delivery timeframe are incorporated in this submission.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2026-01-07. The procurement was published on 2025-12-03.

Who?

• Early Years- the Organisation for Young Children_207

What?

• Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages › Computer equipment and supplies

Where?

• Aττική › Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών
• Eastern and Midland › Dublin
• Extra-Regio NUTS 2 › Extra-Regio NUTS 3
• Extra-Regio NUTS 2 › Extra-Regio NUTS 3

Procurement history

Date	Document
2025-12-03	Contract notice

Contract notice (2025-12-03)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Supply and Delivery of IT Hardware “Tech2Settings”
Short description:
“This tender proposes the supply, delivery, installation, configuration, and support of I.T. hardware, visual display equipment, software, and connectivity...”
Type of contract: Supplies
Products/services: Computer equipment and supplies 📦
Estimated value excluding VAT: 224 250 EUR 💰
Description
Internal identifier: 0
Estimated value excluding VAT: 224 250 EUR 💰
Description of the procurement:
“This tender proposes the supply, delivery, installation, configuration, and support of I.T. hardware, visual display equipment, software, and connectivity...”
Type of contract: Supplies
Products/services: Computer equipment and supplies 📦
Aim of strategic procurement: Fulfilment of social objectives

“This procurement supports the fulfilment of social objectives by ensuring that all participating preschool settings have a minimum standard of access to...”
Social objective promoted: Accessibility for all
The use of accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities in the technical specifications: Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are not included with the following justification
Justification:
“Accessibility-specific criteria for persons with disabilities are not included in the technical specifications, as the tender documentation does not require...”
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Place of performance: Extra-Regio NUTS 3 🏙️
Duration: 3 months
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001
Description
Place of performance: Extra-Regio NUTS 3 🏙️
Postal address: Various preschool settings across Northern Ireland and the Border Counties (ROI)
Postcode: Various preschool settings across Northern Ireland and the Border Counties (ROI)
Town: Various preschool settings across Northern Ireland and the Border Counties (ROI)

Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure ✅
Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2026-01-07 15:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2026-01-07 15:30:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=7125387
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
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Opening date: 2026-01-07 15:30:00 📅
Place:
“https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=7125387”
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Electronic invoicing: Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used ✅
Electronic payment will be used ✅
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2025-12-17 12:00:00 📅

Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Early Years- the Organisation for Young Children_207
National registration number: NI026644; NIC100013
Postal address: 6 Wildflower Way. Boucher Road
Postal code: BT12 6TA
Postal town: Belfast
Region: Extra-Regio NUTS 3 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: aspire.preschool@early-years.org 📧
Phone: 0044 2890 662 825 📞
URL: www.early-years.org 🌏
Address of the buyer profile: www.early-years.org 🌏
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
Main activity
Education
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=7125387 🌏
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7125387 🌏
Further details of EU funds:
“This procurement is supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), as referenced in the Invitation to Tender...”
EU funds programme: European territorial cooperation (2014/2020)
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
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 📞
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic payment will be used
Source: OJS 2025/S 235-808929 (2025-12-03)

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