Gambling and betting services

Tender description

Tote Ireland Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Horse Racing Ireland, with responsibility for the operation of a Totalisator on the 26 racecourses in the Republic of Ireland. Tote' is short for Totalisator and Tote Betting is similar to the Lotto. All the stakes on a race are pooled; a deduction is made to cover costs and contribution to racing. The remainder of the pool is divided by the number of winning units to give a dividend, which is inclusive of a EUR 1 stake. To identify the best solution, Tote has split the requirement into three separate lots: — Lot 1: Contract for the Provision of a Tote Central System. — Lot 2: Contract for the Provision of Logistics Services to transport and install Tote Equipment — Lot 3: Contract for the Provision of a Web, Contact Centre and Mobile System The contracts will be awarded for an initial period of approximately 5 years. The maximum potential duration of each contract is 10 years. Tote are looking for a suitable service provider for the provision of a Tote Central System with ancillary equipment (primarily terminals) being available under both purchase and leasing option. Tote are looking for a suitable service provider for the provision of Logistics Services to transport and install Tote Equipment at each of the Irish race-meetings. Tote are looking for a suitable service provider for the provision of a Web, Contact Centre and Mobile System capable of connecting to various Tote systems including but not limited to the system of the successful service provider for lot 1.