Establishment of a panel of suitably qualified operating companies who will provide bus transport for trips/outings for schools and centres across Carlow and Kilkenny under the remit of KCETB
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
40 / 100
Risk factors
No submission deadline is published; failure to obtain it may lead to missed opportunity.
Selection and award criteria are not available in the notice; key requirements may be hidden in procurement documents.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- EUR 5.5M estimated value
- Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
- Services contract
- 1 lot
- Duration until Nov 2035
- Provide bus transport with driver for trips and outings for schools and centres across Carlow and Kilkenny.
- Types of trips: class trips, field trips, competitions, sporting events, and similar.
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This tender is for the establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) panel of bus transport operators for schools and centres under the Kilkenny and Carlow ETB (KCETB) in Ireland. The panel will last 10 years, subject to annual review, and covers trips such as class trips, field trips, and sporting events. Estimated total value is €5,500,000. The procedure is restricted, and submissions are accepted via etenders, email, or in person. No specific deadlines, selection criteria, or award criteria are provided in the available data.
Risks
No submission deadline is published; failure to obtain it may lead to missed opportunity.
Selection and award criteria are not available in the notice; key requirements may be hidden in procurement documents.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Technical
- Must be a suitably qualified operating company.
Administrative
- Return all documentation as per tender documents.
- Submissions via etenders portal, by email, or by hand to KCETB Office.
Requirements may be incomplete.
Buyer
Name
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
Location
Kilkenny, IRL
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Buyer profile
Identifier
3185103BH
Lots (2)
LOT-0001
Establishment of a panel of suitably qualified operating companies who will provide bus transport for trips/outings for schools and centres across Carlow and Kilkenny under the remit of KCETB
Single lot covering all bus transport needs for KCETB schools and centres in Carlow and Kilkenny for a 10-year period via a DPS panel.
EUR 5.5M
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Original TED description
The Contracting Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a panel of suitably qualified operating companies who will provide bus transport for trips/outings for schools and centres across Carlow and Kilkenny under the remit of KCETB. These journeys will include, but not limited to, class trips, field trips, competitions, sporting events, etc. The duration of the panel will be ten (10) years, subject to satisfactory annual review of performance by the Contracting Authority, business needs and budgetary constraints. Companies that wish to be considered for inclusion on the panel will need to return all documentation as per the tender documents. Submissions will be accepted via the etenders portal, by email as per tender documents or by hand to the KCETB Office, Seville Lodge, Callan Road, Kilkenny, R95AVX2
Lot 2
Lot 2
The Contracting Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a panel of suitably qualified operating companies who will provide bus transport for trips/outings for schools and centres across Carlow and Kilkenny under the remit of KCETB. These journeys will include, but not limited to, class trips, field trips, competitions, sporting events, etc. The duration of the panel will be ten (10) years, subject to satisfactory annual review of performance by the Contracting Authority, business needs and budgetary constraints. Companies that wish to be considered for inclusion on the panel will need to return all documentation as per the tender documents. Submissions will be accepted via the etenders portal, by email as per tender documents or by hand to the KCETB Office, Seville Lodge, Callan Road, Kilkenny, R95AVX2
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Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 24 Sep 2025
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- English
Reference metadata
- Notice subtype
- 16
- Notice version
- 1
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 626344-2025
- Source notice ID
- f52da7fc-3ef8-4d38-9213-042e6df1626f
Documents (2)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
40 / 100
Risk factors
No submission deadline is published; failure to obtain it may lead to missed opportunity.
Selection and award criteria are not available in the notice; key requirements may be hidden in procurement documents.
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications