Retender - 9420a Provision of Forklifts and Other Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) - Lease and Maintenance Services

Iarnród Éireann intends to procure a suitably qualified service provider for the provision, lease and maintenance of forklifts and other materials handling equipment (MHE) across multiple locations nationwide. The requirement includes the supply of new equipment under lease arrangements, planned and unplanned maintenance, breakdown support, battery and charging infrastructure (where applicable), and associated contract management services. **This competition replaces the previously issued Contract Notice and Pre‑Qualification process under CFT ID 7938363.** Following review of the prior notice, it was identified that the CPV classification applied did not accurately reflect the scope of the requirement, which may have limited visibility of the opportunity to the relevant market. The current competition has therefore been re‑issued with revised and more appropriate CPV codes to ensure improved market awareness and participation. In addition, the timeframe for return of Pre‑Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) has been set at three (3) weeks (22 days). This period is considered proportionate to the nature and scope of the information requested at PQQ stage. In determining the timeline, regard has also been had to the fact that a prior competition for this requirement was recently advertised.