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Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Bus Eireann/Irish Bus·Dublin, Ireland·EUR 1100M·Deadline Jun 30, 2027 · 371 days left·4·Services
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High value
Original notice title

Ireland-Dublin: Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

70/100

Opportunity Score

Needs reviewMedium complexity
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Why this score?

Opportunity

70 / 100

Complexity

60 / 100

Risk factors

The estimated value is not guaranteed. Operators may invest in preparation and then receive minimal work.

No detailed service requirements, contract terms, or SLAs are provided in the notice, leading to potential scope creep.

No procurement documents available

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Overview

Moderate opportunity

Key Facts

  • EUR 1100M estimated value
  • Services contract
  • 1 lot
  • Provision of school transport services for primary and post-primary students, including children with special educational needs.
  • Services include operation of transport services to school centers throughout the Republic of Ireland.
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This is a qualification system (panel) for school transport services across the Republic of Ireland, managed by Bus Eireann/Irish Bus. The system covers the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, including double-deck, large, medium, small buses and taxis, for school transport schemes (Primary, Post Primary, and Special Educational Needs) from August 2022 to June 2027. The estimated total value is €1,100,000,000, but this is not guaranteed spend. The procedure is negotiated, and the award criterion is the most economically advantageous tender based solely on price (lowest price). Applications are invited for all counties, and successful operators will be included in qualification panels. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 30 June 2027 at 12:00.

Risks

The estimated value is not guaranteed. Operators may invest in preparation and then receive minimal work.

No detailed service requirements, contract terms, or SLAs are provided in the notice, leading to potential scope creep.

No procurement documents available

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

Certifications

  • Operators must be licensed and insured to provide passenger transport services in Ireland.

Administrative

  • Applications must be submitted electronically via the eTenders portal.
  • Submission for all lots (but no distinct lots defined; likely means all counties or all service types).

Buyer

Name

Bus Eireann/Irish Bus

Location

Dublin, IRL

Identifier

N/A

Lots (1)

Lot 1

Lot 1

Single qualification system covering all school transport services (buses and taxis) for the Republic of Ireland. Operators may apply for one or more counties.

EUR 1.1B

Estimated value

Category

Motor vehicles

Deadline

Deadline Jun 30, 2027

Procurement Details

Publication date
10 Apr 2022
Notice type
Contract notice — standard
Languages
English

Reference metadata

Legal basis
32014L0025

Reference IDs

Tender ID
190752-2022

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