When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 23, 2026.

It was issued by National Standards Authority Of Ireland. The work is located in Dublin, Ireland.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experience in global sales and distribution of standards or technical publications. Multilingual customer support capabilities. Demonstrated expertise in developing new sales channels and digital strategies. Ability to manage both traditional and technological sales operations. Familiarity with international standards markets.

Sales Services for Standards (Due July 31, 2026)

Overview

Retail, E-Commerce & Consumer Goods

Dublin, IrelandPosted: June 22nd, 2026Deadline: July 31st, 2026

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SUMMARY

Ireland is seeking a partner to manage worldwide sales and distribution of standards, including developing innovative sales channels and providing multilingual customer support.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a quality management system certified by a recognised accredited third-party certification body
Must have an annual turnover of at least 1 million Euro in each of the past three financial years
Must have performed three relevant contracts in the five years prior to the closing date for online sales, distribution, marketing, promotion, and updating of technical publications
Must provide evidence of valid tax clearance from the Irish Revenue Commissioners
Must obtain and maintain specified insurance policies including Employers Liability, Professional Indemnity, Public Liability, Product Liability, and Cyber insurance
Must commit to a fixed quarterly royalty payment of 150,000 Euro
Must provide a dedicated Dublin telephone number and email address
Must provide a dedicated NSAI webstore fully populated with NSAI content

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Concession notice dispatched: June 18th, 2026

Clarification request deadline: July 23rd, 2026

Submission deadline: July 31st, 2026

Interviews of shortlisted tenderers: August 6th, 2026

Estimated contract award: August 12th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 23rd, 2026

Issuing Agency

National Standards Authority Of Ireland

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DESCRIPTION

This RFP seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive sales services related to standards, including the promotion and sale worldwide of both Indigenous Standards, national adoptions of International Standards, and unadopted international standards. The selected company will be responsible for maintaining a robust customer sales operation capable of handling all incoming telephone calls, with the ability to communicate in the languages of the customers served.

The vendor must establish effective sales and distribution channels for both printed publications and standards, and demonstrate the ability to develop new sales channels leveraging technology beyond traditional sales approaches. The concessionaire is expected to proactively consider and implement innovative strategies for expanding sales reach and optimizing customer service in a global context.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 23, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by National Standards Authority Of Ireland. The work is located in Dublin, Ireland.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experience in global sales and distribution of standards or technical publications
Multilingual customer support capabilities
Demonstrated expertise in developing new sales channels and digital strategies
Ability to manage both traditional and technological sales operations
Familiarity with international standards markets

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