The Irish Defence Forces are set to spend €300,000 on branded merchandise, including custom-printed PopSockets for mobile phones, trolley token keyrings, wristbands and pencil cases featuring military tag lines and logos.
The Defence Forces also require branded protein shakers, travel mugs, beanie caps and novelty highlighters, all of which will be personalised with text and logo combinations, reports Breaking News.
The military published an advertisement on Tuesday seeking tenders from companies for the supply of a wide range of merchandise promoting the Defence Forces.
The total estimated value of the contract is €299,999 and will run for one year with a maximum of three 12-month extensions, according to the tender documents, reports Breaking News.
Companies will be required to provide samples of merchandise to the Joint Recruitment Office in Newbridge, Co Kildare, where they will be assessed on functionality, aesthetics and overall quality.
The tender notes that both the Air Corps and Naval Service may change names during the duration of the contract, requiring alterations to text and logos on branded merchandise, reports Breaking News.
It is envisaged that the Naval Service will become the Irish Navy and the Air Corps will become the Irish Air Force by 2028.
Other branded items required include large water bottles, hardback notebooks, aluminium pens, neck scarves, hand sanitiser and a range of stationery, reports Breaking News.
It is estimated that 3,000 trolley token keyrings will be required in the first year of the contract, along with 3,000 silicone wristbands, 1,500 PopSockets and 6,000 aluminium pens.
Some 2,000 travel bottles of sanitiser are likely to be ordered in the first 12 months, along with 800 protein shakers, 1,500 novelty highlighters, 1,000 beanie caps, 2,000 water bottles and 900 insulated cups, reports Breaking News.
The products will be delivered to seven locations around the country, including Collins Barracks in Cork, Cathal Brugha Barracks in Dublin and Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel.
Prospective suppliers have until 12 August to submit their formal proposals to the Defence Forces, reports Breaking News.
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