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Ireland – Education and training services – Contracted Services for Specialised Instructors to the Ordnance School
| Buyer | Irish Defence Forces_1144 |
| Location | Newbridge, Ireland (NUTS IE061) |
| Contract type | Services |
| Procedure | Open procedure |
| Estimated value | €3,500,000 |
| Tender deadline | 2 November 2026, 12:00 CET · 27 days left as of 7 October 2026 |
| Published | 5 October 2026 |
| Main CPV | 80000000 — Education & training |
| Additional CPV | 80300000, 80400000, 80430000, 80600000 |
| Notice type | Contract notice |
| TED reference | 682741-2026 |
| Data checked | 7 October 2026 against the official TED record |
Summary
The Ordnance Corps has a requirement to recruit and train personnel for the role of Armourer and Armament Artificer Instrumentation (AAI) annually. These technical skillsets are essential to the Ordnance Corps' responsibility to inspect and maintain Defence Forces weapon systems. Student Armourers and AAI's must complete a four (4) year Ordnance Trainee Technician Scheme (TTS). This scheme is run through the Ordnance School in the Defence Forces Training Centre (DFTC), Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare. The Ordnance Corps require a contracted service assistance to provide technical training support to the existing staff within the Ordnance School. This technical training support package will be required to integrate with existing school staff and work alongside these personnel providing technical training and support to the organisation.
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