Library books and eBooks framework for HE
Original notice title
LI3503F - IHES - Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Library Goods to include Books and eBooks supply to the Irish Higher Education Sector
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
70 / 100
Complexity
50 / 100
Risk factors
Selection and award criteria not provided in the notice or analyzed documents. Bidders cannot assess qualification or s...
Up to 20 operators can be appointed per lot, leading to high competition and potentially thin margins.
Submission deadline in 2 days
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- EUR 21.5M estimated value
- Framework procurement
- Supplies contract
- 3 lots
- Duration 48 MONTH
- Supply of print books and eBooks to publicly funded Designated Institutions of Higher Education (DIHEs) in Ireland and other government agencies.
- Covers multiple lot categories including English language monographs, Irish published materials, modern European language materials, out-of-print/second-hand material, MARC records, and various eBook aggregator models.
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Multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of library goods (print books and eBooks) to the Irish Higher Education Sector, divided into 10 lots covering English language monographs, Irish published materials, modern European language materials, out-of-print and second-hand material, MARC records, eBook aggregators (various models), and specialist/innovative solutions. Total estimated framework maximum value of €21,500,000 over 48 months. Open procedure, electronic submission required. Procurement documents available online but not analyzed.
Risks
Selection and award criteria not provided in the notice or analyzed documents. Bidders cannot assess qualification or s...
Up to 20 operators can be appointed per lot, leading to high competition and potentially thin margins.
Submission deadline in 2 days
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Administrative
- Electronic submission via eTenders platform (Open portal).
- All communication and documentation must be in English.
- Submission deadline: 2026-07-06 11:00 UTC.
Requirements may be incomplete.
Buyer
Name
Education Procurement Service (EPS)
Location
Limerick, IRL
Buyer profile
Identifier
IE 6609370 G
Lots (10)
LOT-0001
English Language Monographs
Supply of print books and eBooks in English language monographs for Irish higher education institutions and other government agencies.
EUR 21.5M
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Original TED description
This tender is intended to service the requirements for print books and books in electronic format as required by publicly funded Designated Institutions of Higher Education (DIHEs), as well as a number of other government agencies.
LOT-0002
Irish Published Materials
Supply of Irish published print books and eBooks for Irish higher education institutions and other government agencies.
EUR 21.5M
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Original TED description
This tender is intended to service the requirements for print books and books in electronic format as required by publicly funded Designated Institutions of Higher Education (DIHEs), as well as a number of other government agencies.
LOT-0003
Modern European Language Materials
Supply of modern European language print books and eBooks for Irish higher education institutions and other government agencies.
EUR 21.5M
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Original TED description
This tender is intended to service the requirements for print books and books in electronic format as required by publicly funded Designated Institutions of Higher Education (DIHEs), as well as a number of other government agencies.
LOT-0004
Out-of-Print and Second-Hand Material
This tender is intended to service the requirements for print books and books in electronic format as required by publicly funded Designated Institutions of Higher Education (DIHEs), as well as a number of other government agencies.
EUR 21.5M
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LOT-0005
MARC Records Supply
This tender is intended to service the requirements for print books and books in electronic format as required by publicly funded Designated Institutions of Higher Education (DIHEs), as well as a number of other government agencies.
EUR 21.5M
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LOT-0006
eBook Aggregator : hosted individual perpetual access title purchase
This tender is intended to service the requirements for print books and books in electronic format as required by publicly funded Designated Institutions of Higher Education (DIHEs), as well as a number of other government agencies.
EUR 21.5M
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LOT-0007
eBook Aggregator : individual perpetual access purchase for third-party platform (publisher direct marketplace)
This tender is intended to service the requirements for print books and books in electronic format as required by publicly funded Designated Institutions of Higher Education (DIHEs), as well as a number of other government agencies.
EUR 21.5M
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LOT-0008
eBook Aggregator : subscription packages
This tender is intended to service the requirements for print books and books in electronic format as required by publicly funded Designated Institutions of Higher Education (DIHEs), as well as a number of other government agencies.
EUR 21.5M
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LOT-0009
eBook Aggregator : eTextbooks
This tender is intended to service the requirements for print books and books in electronic format as required by publicly funded Designated Institutions of Higher Education (DIHEs), as well as a number of other government agencies.
EUR 21.5M
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LOT-0010
eBooks : Specialist and Innovative Solutions
This tender is intended to service the requirements for print books and books in electronic format as required by publicly funded Designated Institutions of Higher Education (DIHEs), as well as a number of other government agencies.
EUR 21.5M
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Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 08 Jun 2026
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- English
Reference metadata
- Notice subtype
- 16
- Notice version
- 1
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 394679-2026
- Source notice ID
- 27424f43-f65c-4f3e-b5c7-eae40965656e
Documents (2)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
70 / 100
Complexity
50 / 100
Risk factors
Selection and award criteria not provided in the notice or analyzed documents. Bidders cannot assess qualification or s...
Up to 20 operators can be appointed per lot, leading to high competition and potentially thin margins.
Submission deadline in 2 days
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications