Operational Excellence and Leadership

Engineering Skillnet

Published: Aug 11, 2026

Updated: Aug 11, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the education and training sector, with a focus on Vocational Training and Adult Education. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 700,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 28, 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 services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This competition relates to the establishment of two multi-party framework agreements: Category 3 - Operational Excellence and Leadership and: Category 4 - Regulation, Standards and Risk Management. Wide ranging training is required and divided into the following Categories as outlined above. • Category No 3: Operational Excellence and Leadership • Category No. 4: Regulation, Standards and Risk Management The frameworks will be used for technical up-skilling and transversal development of adult learners working in industry to include certified pathways (QQI and NFQ – all levels) and uncertified/bespoke training such as but not limited to hands-on workshops, blended/modular programmes, and Work-Based Learning. Training can take place at various locations nationwide in person or online Provision of training aims to develop a highly skilled workforce for green and digital transitions across manufacturing, fabrication, civil infrastructure, and heavy engineering sectors included but not limited to the following: • Agricultural and Marine, • Automotive, Aerospace and Defence, • Engineering and Building services, • Energy and Environment, • Industrial Automation, • Materials handling, • Metal fabrication and Processing, • Packaging, Paper and Print • Precision Engineering There is no guarantee of additional contracts, but where they arise, the Contracting Authority will consult the members of the framework agreement in accordance with the rules of operation outlined in this Request for Tender.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on August 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Engineering Skillnet

Engineering Skillnet has issued 17 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 12 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Consulting, and Architecture & Engineering Services. 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: August 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

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

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Education & Training 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 €700,000 - €700,000. 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 28, 2026. You have 18 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.