LI3938R MU PQQ for the Provision of a Document Support Platform for Higher Education Institution libraries
The contract covers a Document Delivery Service and supporting document platform for IReL, the Irish Research eLibrary consortium, to supplement subscribed electronic resources for participating publicly funded higher education institution libraries in Ireland. The buyer is the Education Procurement Service (EPS), which supports public-sector education procurement, on behalf of IReL member institutions. The supplier is expected to provide a platform and service enabling library users to request, access and read documents that are not included in their institutions’ existing e-resource subscriptions, with the required systems, document fulfilment and service support. The estimated contract value is £600,000, although the available information does not state the contract duration or delivery timeframe. Services will be delivered across Ireland for participating IReL member libraries and their users. The key qualification requirement identified is the ability to provide a functioning document support or document delivery platform and associated service for higher education library use; no specific certification is stated in the available tender details.
Buyer: Education Procurement Service (EPS). Source: eTenders Ireland. Updated 1 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: €600k
- Bids close: 2 Nov 2026
- Location: Ireland
- Procedure: Restricted
- Category: Library and archive services (92510000)
From the official notice
IReL (Irish Research eLibrary) is a nationally funded e-resource licensing Consortium providing access to leading Science Technology and Medicine (STM) and Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) resources on behalf of participating Irish publicly funded higher education institutions (IReL Members). IReL member libraries require a Document Delivery Service (DDS) to supplement their existing e-resource collections by allowing users to access and read content which is not currently subscribed.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 2 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is €600k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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