Gelato production and refrigeration equipment – supply, delivery, installation and commissioning

Summary

The procurement concerns the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of gelato production and refrigeration equipment. It comprises four lots (LOT-0001 to LOT-0004): 1) gelato production, fruit and berry processing and blast freezing equipment; 2) three professional refrigerated gelato service carts; 3) chocolate and premium ingredient processing equipment including one melanger/refiner, an automatic tempering machine with vibrating table, a chocolate melter and a cocoa-butter incubation/crystallisation unit; 4) a modular walk-in freezer room with a -25°C storage setpoint. Tenderers may bid for one, several or all lots; each lot must be offered as a complete, independently priced supply and will be evaluated separately. One supplier may be awarded all lots if successful in the relevant evaluation and capable of delivering the combined scope. Prices must include all mandatory equipment and accessories, freight, unloading, installation and equipment-side connections, commissioning, operator training, conformity documentation, warranty and after-sales support in Ireland. The project is proposed for LEADER funding; contract formation and commencement are subject to funding approval and the purchaser's written authorisation as set out in the RFT.