Art and Craft Supplies

Irish Prison Service

Published: Jul 21, 2026

Updated: Jul 22, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the culture and heritage, mining and extractives and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Prisons. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 1.2 million. Proposals must be submitted before August 11, 2026.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the culture and heritage sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This tender, originating from Ireland and sourced via TED, is a Request for Tender (RFT) for the Supply of Art, Craft, and Pottery Supplies to the Irish Prison Service. The contracting authority is seeking to establish a contract with one or more suppliers to provide a consistent and diverse range of materials for creative activities within correctional facilities. The objective is to support rehabilitation programs and provide inmates with opportunities for artistic expression and skill development. The scope of supply will typically include a wide variety of art materials (paints, brushes, canvases, drawing tools), craft supplies (paper, adhesives, decorative items), and pottery materials (clay, glazes, tools, kilns if applicable). Bidders are expected to offer products of suitable quality, durability, and safety, often requiring compliance with specific regulations for institutional supply. Key evaluation criteria will include product range, quality, pricing, delivery reliability, and the supplier's ability to meet the specific needs and security requirements of the Irish Prison Service. The RFT documents will detail the exact product lists, quantities, delivery logistics, and terms of contract.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on July 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Irish Prison Service

Irish Prison Service has issued 128 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 82 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Security, Defense & Justice, Health & Medical, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via ireland_etenders_csv, eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: July 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €1,200,000 - €1,200,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Ireland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 11, 2026. You have 21 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Irish Prison Service in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.