Framework for double-deck buses
Original notice title
Ireland – Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons – Competition for Appointment to a Framework for the Supply of Double-Deck Buses
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
85 / 100
Risk factors
Top-level estimated value (EUR 150M) conflicts with lot-level estimated values (EUR 1.5B each). This uncertainty affect...
No award or selection criteria are provided. Bidders cannot assess how offers will be evaluated.
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- EUR 150M estimated value
- Framework procurement
- Supplies contract
- 3 lots
- Duration 96 MONTH
- Supply of double-deck battery-electric two-axle buses (up to 1,500 units) via single-supplier and multi-supplier frameworks
- Supply of double-deck battery-electric three-axle buses (up to 200 units) via single-supplier framework
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This notice seeks framework agreements for the supply of double-deck buses (electric and regional) in Ireland. Four frameworks are planned: single-supplier and multi-supplier for battery-electric two-axle buses, single-supplier for battery-electric three-axle buses, and single-supplier for regional buses. Up to 1,800 buses may be procured over up to 8 years (30 months initial + 66 months extension). The procedure is a negotiated procedure with call for competition. Key data inconsistencies exist regarding estimated value and EU funding. No award criteria or selection criteria are provided in the notice.
Risks
Top-level estimated value (EUR 150M) conflicts with lot-level estimated values (EUR 1.5B each). This uncertainty affect...
No award or selection criteria are provided. Bidders cannot assess how offers will be evaluated.
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
- Maximum of 10 operators may be invited to negotiate (per lot?)
Administrative
- Tenderers must submit via electronic means
- Submission in English language only
Requirements may be incomplete.
Buyer
Location
Dublin, IRL
Website
Buyer profile
Identifier
0
Activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Lots (4)
LOT-0001
Single Supplier Framework for Double-Deck Battery-Electric (Two-Axle) Buses
Single-supplier framework for up to 1,500 double-deck battery-electric two-axle buses. Place of performance: Dublin region, Ireland.
EUR 150M
Estimated value
Location
Duration
Category
Award details
The Contracting Authority is seeking to enter into framework agreements for the supply of double-deck buses. It is intended that 4 frameworks will be entered into, comprising: a single-supplier framework and a multi-supplier framework relating to double-deck battery-electric (two-axle) Buses
a single-supplier framework relating to double-deck battery-electric (three-axle) buses
and a single-supplier framework relating to double-deck regional buses. It is envisaged that up to 1,500 double-deck battery-electric (two-axle) buses, up to 200 double-deck battery-electric (three-axle) buses
and up to 100 double-deck regional buses may be procured under the frameworks. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to procure a lower or higher quantity of each type of bus, and the right to decline to place any call-off orders under any or all framework lot(s). The initial period of each associated framework agreement will be thirty (30) months, with the option to extend the framework agreement by a period or periods of up to a further sixty-six (66) months at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
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Original lot title
Single Supplier Framework for Supply of Double-Deck Battery-Electric (two-axle) Buses
Original TED description
The Contracting Authority is seeking to enter into framework agreements for the supply of double-deck buses. It is intended that 4 frameworks will be entered into, comprising: a single-supplier framework and a multi-supplier framework relating to double-deck battery-electric (two-axle) Buses; a single-supplier framework relating to double-deck battery-electric (three-axle) buses; and a single-supplier framework relating to double-deck regional buses. It is envisaged that up to 1,500 double-deck battery-electric (two-axle) buses, up to 200 double-deck battery-electric (three-axle) buses; and up to 100 double-deck regional buses may be procured under the frameworks. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to procure a lower or higher quantity of each type of bus, and the right to decline to place any call-off orders under any or all framework lot(s). The initial period of each associated framework agreement will be thirty (30) months, with the option to extend the framework agreement by a period or periods of up to a further sixty-six (66) months at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
LOT-0002
Multi Supplier Framework for Double-Deck Battery-Electric (Two-Axle) Buses
Multi-supplier framework for up to 1,500 double-deck battery-electric two-axle buses, with reopening of competition. Place of performance: Dublin region, Ireland.
EUR 150M
Estimated value
Location
Duration
Category
Award details
The Contracting Authority is seeking to enter into framework agreements for the supply of double-deck buses. It is intended that 4 frameworks will be entered into, comprising: a single-supplier framework and a multi-supplier framework relating to double-deck battery-electric (two-axle) Buses
a single-supplier framework relating to double-deck battery-electric (three-axle) buses
and a single-supplier framework relating to double-deck regional buses. It is envisaged that up to 1,500 double-deck battery-electric (two-axle) buses, up to 200 double-deck battery-electric (three-axle) buses
and up to 100 double-deck regional buses may be procured under the frameworks. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to procure a lower or higher quantity of each type of bus, and the right to decline to place any call-off orders under any or all framework lot(s). The initial period of each associated framework agreement will be thirty (30) months, with the option to extend the framework agreement by a period or periods of up to a further sixty-six (66) months at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
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Value note
Show original TED data
Original lot title
Multi Supplier Framework for Supply of Double-Deck Battery-Electric (two-axle) Buses
Original TED description
The Contracting Authority is seeking to enter into framework agreements for the supply of double-deck buses. It is intended that 4 frameworks will be entered into, comprising: a single-supplier framework and a multi-supplier framework relating to double-deck battery-electric (two-axle) Buses; a single-supplier framework relating to double-deck battery-electric (three-axle) buses; and a single-supplier framework relating to double-deck regional buses. It is envisaged that up to 1,500 double-deck battery-electric (two-axle) buses, up to 200 double-deck battery-electric (three-axle) buses; and up to 100 double-deck regional buses may be procured under the frameworks. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to procure a lower or higher quantity of each type of bus, and the right to decline to place any call-off orders under any or all framework lot(s). The initial period of each associated framework agreement will be thirty (30) months, with the option to extend the framework agreement by a period or periods of up to a further sixty-six (66) months at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
LOT-0003
Single Supplier Framework for Double-Deck Battery-Electric (Three-Axle) Buses
Single-supplier framework for up to 200 double-deck battery-electric three-axle buses. Place of performance: Dublin region, Ireland.
EUR 150M
Estimated value
Location
Duration
Category
Award details
The Contracting Authority is seeking to enter into framework agreements for the supply of double-deck buses. It is intended that 4 frameworks will be entered into, comprising: a single-supplier framework and a multi-supplier framework relating to double-deck battery-electric (two-axle) Buses
a single-supplier framework relating to double-deck battery-electric (three-axle) buses
and a single-supplier framework relating to double-deck regional buses. It is envisaged that up to 1,500 double-deck battery-electric (two-axle) buses, up to 200 double-deck battery-electric (three-axle) buses
and up to 100 double-deck regional buses may be procured under the frameworks. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to procure a lower or higher quantity of each type of bus, and the right to decline to place any call-off orders under any or all framework lot(s). The initial period of each associated framework agreement will be thirty (30) months, with the option to extend the framework agreement by a period or periods of up to a further sixty-six (66) months at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
Additional CPV codes
Value note
Show original TED data
Original lot title
Single Supplier Framework for Supply of Double-Deck Battery-Electric (three-axle) Buses
Original TED description
The Contracting Authority is seeking to enter into framework agreements for the supply of double-deck buses. It is intended that 4 frameworks will be entered into, comprising: a single-supplier framework and a multi-supplier framework relating to double-deck battery-electric (two-axle) Buses; a single-supplier framework relating to double-deck battery-electric (three-axle) buses; and a single-supplier framework relating to double-deck regional buses. It is envisaged that up to 1,500 double-deck battery-electric (two-axle) buses, up to 200 double-deck battery-electric (three-axle) buses; and up to 100 double-deck regional buses may be procured under the frameworks. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to procure a lower or higher quantity of each type of bus, and the right to decline to place any call-off orders under any or all framework lot(s). The initial period of each associated framework agreement will be thirty (30) months, with the option to extend the framework agreement by a period or periods of up to a further sixty-six (66) months at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
LOT-0004
Single Supplier Framework for Supply of Double-Deck Regional Buses
The Contracting Authority is seeking to enter into framework agreements for the supply of double-deck buses. It is intended that 4 frameworks will be entered into, comprising: a single-supplier framework and a multi-supplier framework relating to double-deck battery-electric (two-axle) Buses; a single-supplier framework relating to double-deck battery-electric (three-axle) buses; and a single-supplier framework relating to double-deck regional buses. It is envisaged that up to 1,500 double-deck battery-electric (two-axle) buses, up to 200 double-deck battery-electric (three-axle) buses; and up to 100 double-deck regional buses may be procured under the frameworks. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to procure a lower or higher quantity of each type of bus, and the right to decline to place any call-off orders under any or all framework lot(s). The initial period of each associated framework agreement will be thirty (30) months, with the option to extend the framework agreement by a period or periods of up to a further sixty-six (66) months at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
EUR 150M
Estimated value
Location
Duration
Category
Award details
The Contracting Authority is seeking to enter into framework agreements for the supply of double-deck buses. It is intended that 4 frameworks will be entered into, comprising: a single-supplier framework and a multi-supplier framework relating to double-deck battery-electric (two-axle) Buses
a single-supplier framework relating to double-deck battery-electric (three-axle) buses
and a single-supplier framework relating to double-deck regional buses. It is envisaged that up to 1,500 double-deck battery-electric (two-axle) buses, up to 200 double-deck battery-electric (three-axle) buses
and up to 100 double-deck regional buses may be procured under the frameworks. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to procure a lower or higher quantity of each type of bus, and the right to decline to place any call-off orders under any or all framework lot(s). The initial period of each associated framework agreement will be thirty (30) months, with the option to extend the framework agreement by a period or periods of up to a further sixty-six (66) months at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
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Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 01 Jul 2026
- Languages
- English
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32014L0025
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 456549-2026
Documents (2)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
85 / 100
Risk factors
Top-level estimated value (EUR 150M) conflicts with lot-level estimated values (EUR 1.5B each). This uncertainty affect...
No award or selection criteria are provided. Bidders cannot assess how offers will be evaluated.
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications