Coach and bus hire services nationwide
Original notice title
KCETB invite submissions for the re-advertisement of the Panel of Companies to provide Coach/Bus Hire services to transport staff and students to a range of off site destinations nationwide
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
50 / 100
Complexity
30 / 100
Risk factors
The TED notice (version 2) states this DPS is cancelled and a new DPS will be published. Bidders may waste effort if th...
Second lot lacks identifier, title, value, and deadline. This may indicate data extraction issues or a partially define...
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
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Overview
Weak opportunityKey Facts
- EUR 750k estimated value
- Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
- Services contract
- 2 lots
- Duration until Nov 2027
- Provision of coach/bus hire services with driver for staff and student transport to off-site destinations nationwide.
- Includes class trips, field trips, competitions, sporting events, etc.
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This is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for coach/bus hire services to transport staff and students for Kilkenny and Carlow ETB (KCETB) nationwide in Ireland, with an estimated total value of €750,000. The DPS is open for applications throughout a 4-year period (year 2 currently). However, the TED notice (version 2) indicates this DPS is being cancelled and a new DPS will be published. The structured data shows one lot with full details and a second lot missing key information. No procurement documents were analyzed. Bidders should await the new publication.
Risks
The TED notice (version 2) states this DPS is cancelled and a new DPS will be published. Bidders may waste effort if th...
Second lot lacks identifier, title, value, and deadline. This may indicate data extraction issues or a partially define...
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
- Compliance with Clean Vehicles Directive.
Administrative
- Electronic submission required via etenders portal, email, or in person.
- Submission languages: English.
Requirements may be incomplete.
Buyer
Name
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
Location
Kilkenny, IRL
Website
Buyer profile
Identifier
3185103BH
Lots (2)
LOT-0001
KCETB invite submissions for the re-advertisement of the Panel of Companies to provide Coach/Bus Hire services to transport staff and students to a range of off site destinations nationwide
Provision of coach/bus hire services for class trips, field trips, competitions, sporting events, etc., nationwide. Includes selection criteria: previous experience, management systems, compliance with Clean Vehicles Directive, quality assurance systems, personnel, fleet, and pricing. Estimated value €750,000.
EUR 750k
Estimated value
Location
Duration
Category
Award details
Additional CPV codes
Value note
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Original TED description
KCETB invite submissions for the re-advertisement of the Panel of Companies to provide Coach/Bus Hire services to transport staff and students to a range of off site destinations nationwide during the academic year. These journeys will include class trips, field trips, competitions, sporting events, etc. This is year 2 of a 4 year panel and is open to applications throughout that period. Companies that wish to be considered for appointment to this panel will need to ensure they return all the requested information to KCETB. Information will be accepted via the etenders portal, email or by hand to the KCETB office in Seville Lodge, Callan Road, Kilkenny.
Lot 2
Lot 2
Second lot missing identifier and title. Only additional CPV code 34121500 provided. No estimated value or deadline. The data is incomplete.
Category
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 24 Sep 2025
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- English
Reference metadata
- Notice subtype
- 16
- Notice version
- 2
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 629262-2025
- Source notice ID
- 56964e93-5a6b-440a-952b-a7ba612b127e
Documents (2)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
50 / 100
Complexity
30 / 100
Risk factors
The TED notice (version 2) states this DPS is cancelled and a new DPS will be published. Bidders may waste effort if th...
Second lot lacks identifier, title, value, and deadline. This may indicate data extraction issues or a partially define...
Restricted procedure — pre-qualification required
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications